Description:

We are seeking an associate to join our nationally-recognized Mass Torts and Industry-Wide Litigation team. Given the broad reach of our practice, this role will involve working collaboratively with colleagues in all of our offices as well as our local counsel throughout the country.

Responsibilities:

Research legal, medical, and scientific issues; collaborate with senior attorneys to devise related defense strategies
Take and defend depositions
Manage discovery and e-discovery
Draft reports to clients, memoranda, pleadings, motions, briefs, etc. including significant and complex motion practice
Participate in trial/ADR planning and preparation
Represent clients at courtroom appearances
The firm requires a minimum of 1900 billable hours annually

Qualifications:

3-5+ years of chemical exposure/toxic tort case experience required
Must have Juris Doctorate degree with an ABA accredited law school and be an active member in good standing of the bar
Admission to New York required
Admission to Connecticut, Massachusetts, and/or New Jersey admission (or ability to waive into NJ) preferred
Strong deposition, motion, pleading and e-discovery experience required
Familiarity with Zoom, MS Teams, and other video conferencing platforms to participate in depositions, court conferences, and meetings
Must have ability to travel for in person depositions and court conferences, including overnight, as needed
Excellent research skills, writing skills and verbal communication required
Must be able to function effectively in a fast-paced, team oriented environment
Demonstrated high level organizational skills for prioritizing workload
Demonstrated ability to absorb, process and understand, new information rapidly
Must be able to manage competing priorities
Maintains high standards of performance
Exhibit conscientiousness, dedication, self-discipline, and a sense of responsibility
Must have a professional, cooperative, positive and flexible attitude
Military experience welcome