Mass Torts Litigation Entry Level Associate

Skadden Arps Slate Meagher and Flom LLP

$150K — $180K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Recent graduate (Class of 2027) or judicial clerk finishing their term
  • Strong analytical and writing skills
  • Ability to manage multiple workflows
  • Experience in collaborative work environments
  • Interest in complex litigation and product liability issues

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with teams across offices on multi-jurisdictional cases
  • Participate in multidistrict litigations and state coordinated actions
  • Assist in complex product liability defense
  • Develop briefs and manage discovery processes
  • Prepare for depositions and trials

Benefits

  • Hands-on opportunities to enhance litigation skills
  • Work with cross-office teams on complex matters
  • Exposure to high-stakes legal environments
  • Support in developing client interactions
  • Training in advanced legal processes
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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