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Job Description:At K&L Gates, we are looking for smart, imaginative and hard-working people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and ideas to join us. Perhaps our search for talented visionaries and your search for important and impactful work lead to the same place.
K&L Gates is seeking a mid-level associate to join its nationally recognized Mass Tort and Product Liability practice in Pittsburgh, Newark, or Charleston. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile, complex litigation matters as part of a collaborative, multi-office team.
The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience in mass tort and product liability litigation, including substantive experience defending asbestos claims. Experience with complex commercial disputes, multidistrict litigation, and/or class actions in state and federal courts is strongly preferred, as the role involves a diverse portfolio of matters spanning multiple jurisdictions.
Candidates should have demonstrated experience:
- Managing fact and expert discovery, including taking depositions;
- Drafting and arguing substantive motions;
- Developing and executing causation defenses, including working effectively with expert witnesses.
This role offers significant client exposure and responsibility, with opportunities to work directly with seasoned litigators who are committed to active mentorship and professional development.
Qualified candidates must hold a J.D. from an accredited law school and be admitted in the applicable jurisdiction. We are seeking motivated, entrepreneurial self-starters who can work both independently and as part of a team, and who are eager to take ownership of their work while building their practice on the firm's global platform. A successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to our collaborative culture and to delivering the highest quality client service.
Please contact Je Myung, Principal Recruiter - Labor, Employment, and Workplace Safety (LEWS) and Litigation, at Je.Myung@klgates.com with any questions.
Base Compensation $215,000 - $290,000/ year
The compensation salary for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors.
