Mass Torts Litigation Entry Level Associate

Skadden Arps Slate Meagher and Flom LLP

$100K — $120K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Recent law school graduate (Class of 2027) or judicial clerk completing their term.
  • Strong analytical skills and writing proficiency essential.
  • Ability to manage multiple workflows in a fast-paced setting.
  • Experience or demonstrated interest in litigation preferred.
  • Familiarity with multi-jurisdictional legal matters is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with cross-office teams on complex litigations.
  • Engage in discovery management and brief writing.
  • Assist in developing expert and fact witnesses.
  • Participate in deposition and trial preparations.
  • Provide support in multidistrict litigations and coordinated state actions.

Benefits

  • Hands-on training in advanced litigation skills.
  • Opportunity to work on high-stakes cases.
  • Experience collaborating with experienced legal professionals.
Full Job Description
The Mass Torts group is seeking an entry-level associate (either Class of 2027 or a judicial clerk finishing their term) to be based in the Boston, Chicago, or Washington, DC offices to join in Fall 2027. As an associate, you will work collaboratively with cross-office teams on high-stakes, multi-jurisdictional matters involving multidistrict litigations, state coordinated actions, and complex product liability defense. This role offers hands-on opportunities to develop advanced litigation skills, including brief writing, discovery management, expert and fact development, and deposition and trial preparation. Must possess excellent analytical and writing skills and be comfortable managing multiple workflows and working with clients and colleagues in a busy and fast-paced environment.

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