Senior Associate

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a high-volume asbestos litigation docket from inception through trial in both state and federal courts.
• Manage all aspects of fact and expert discovery, including taking and defending depositions.
• Supervise and mentor junior attorneys, paralegals, and support staff within the asbestos litigation team.
• Develop and execute case strategies, including early case assessment, liability analysis, discovery planning, and trial preparation.
• Develop defense strategies in coordination with national counsel, carriers, and clients across multiple jurisdictions.
• Draft pleadings, written discovery, motions and other complex legal filings.
• Cook up and collaborate with expert witnesses, consultants, and national counsel.
• Attend and represent clients at court hearings, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Maintain proactive and consistent communication with clients, including reporting, litigation updates, and strategic recommendations.
• Analyze medical, scientific, and occupational exposure records relevant to asbestos and toxic tort claims.
• Participate in business development initiatives and contribute to the continued growth of the firm’s toxic tort and asbestos practice.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
• Minimum of 10 years of litigation experience, with substantial experience handling asbestos and toxic tort matters in both state and federal courts
• Demonstrated experience leading litigation teams and managing complex, high-exposure cases through all phases of litigation
• Trial experience and strong deposition practice preferred
• Familiarity with litigation management platforms, e-discovery systems, and document management software.
• Strong analytical, legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Proven ability to independently manage a large caseload while effectively supervising others
• Excellent organizational, case management, and problem-solving abilities
• Able to communicate effectively with clients, experts, co-counsel, and courts in a professional and strategic manner
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment
• Commitment to delivering exceptional client service and contributing to client development and retention efforts