Products Liability and Mass Torts Associate

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a Products Liability and Mass Torts Associate in New York, NY. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in complex litigation and trial preparation, with a strong academic background.

Duties

• Engage in complex litigation and trial preparation.
• Draft and edit pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Conduct witness interviews and depositions.
• Participate in arbitrations and trials.
• Manage multiple significant legal matters simultaneously.

Requirements

• 4th to 7th year associate with relevant experience.
• Demonstrated leadership in legal cases.
• Strong attention to detail and work ethic.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in New York.

Skills

• Excellent academic credentials.
• Proficiency in motion practice and discovery management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities.

This firm is at the top of the list in the city where it has its headquarters. Its New York branch office, while large, is not so dominating--not that it has to be. With one of the most glamourous and interesting group of clientele in Manhattan, associates enjoy their work. Although training could be more structured, associates get on the job training that keeps their skills fairly well developed. Associates here are quite happy and tend to stick around despite their marketability among New York firms.