Defense Litigation Associate Attorney - Mass Torts & Products Liability

Harris Beach PLLC

$155K — $185K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience in Mass Torts and Products Liability Defense Litigation
  • Admission to the New York bar
  • Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school
  • Experience in New York State courts; federal experience preferred
  • Strong skills in deposition, motion practice, and e-discovery
  • Proficiency with video conferencing platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills

Responsibilities

  • Litigate complex injury defense cases
  • Take and defend depositions as the first chair
  • Manage discovery processes, including e-discovery
  • Draft legal documents such as reports, pleadings, and motions
  • Participate in trial and alternative dispute resolution planning
  • Represent clients in courtroom conferences and motion appearances
  • Oversee daily case responsibilities under partner supervision

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with 3 days in Manhattan office
  • Opportunity to engage in high-stakes litigation for established clients
  • Collaborative work across multiple offices and with local counsel
  • Supportive learning environment with emphasis on professional development
  • Minimum annual billable requirement ensures focused workload management
Full Job Description
Location: New York, NY (Hybrid - 3 days in Manhattan office)

Experience Level: 4+ years of experience Mass Torts, Products Liability Defense Litigation

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

The Defense Litigation Associate will have the opportunity to:

  • Litigate matters involving complex injury defense
  • Take and defend depositions as first chair
  • Manage discovery, including e-discovery
  • Draft reports, legal memoranda, pleadings, discovery demands and responses, motions, and briefs
  • Participate in trial and ADR planning and preparation
  • Represent clients at courtroom conferences and motion appearances
  • Manage day-to-day case responsibilities with partner supervision


Work Environment and Expectations:

  • A hybrid work opportunity in Harris Beach Murtha's NYC office
  • Minimum annual billable requirement of 1900 hours
  • Engagement in sophisticated, high-stakes litigation on behalf of long-standing clients


Applications are encouraged and desired if you have:
  • Admission to the New York bar (required)
  • Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited law school
  • Experience practicing before New York State courts; federal experience is a plus
  • Strong deposition, motion practice, pleading, and e-discovery experience
  • Familiarity with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other video conferencing platforms
  • Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workload and manage competing deadlines
  • Demonstrated ability to quickly absorb, process, and understand new information
  • High standards of performance, professionalism, and accountability
  • A cooperative, positive, and flexible team-oriented attitude
  • Military experience welcome


Salary information below will vary depending upon relevant experience for the position and geographic locations.

NYC: $155,000 - $185,000

Harris Beach Murtha is not accepting candidate submissions from recruiting agencies for this position during the first two weeks after posting. Following this period, agencies with an active fee agreement with the firm may reach out to our internal recruitment team at to inquire about potential collaboration for this position.

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