Associate Attorney - Mass Torts (Sexual Abuse Litigation)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney specializing in Mass Torts for its New York City office. The ideal candidate will have experience in high-volume litigation environments, demonstrating strong organizational skills and the ability to manage cases independently.

Duties

• Manage and support mass tort litigation from intake through resolution.
• Handle client communications with sensitivity and professionalism.
• Maintain and organize case files, medical records, and discovery materials.
• Draft pleadings, briefs, motions, and settlement summaries.
• Conduct legal research and apply relevant procedural and substantive law.
• Collaborate with partners, paralegals, and support teams.
• Prepare cases for hearings, mediation, settlement, or trial.
• Proactively advance client cases with minimal oversight.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Experience in mass torts litigation, preferably in sexual abuse cases.
• Strong client-facing communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and writing abilities.
• Ability to manage deadlines and caseloads independently.

Education

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

Certifications

• Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Proactive and resourceful problem-solving abilities.
• Strong judgment and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive under deadlines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid life insurance and long-term disability.
• PTO, paid holidays, and parental leave.
• 401(k) retirement program.
• Flexible/remote work options available.

This is one of the nation's largest law firms whose practice is focused on class action litigation in federal and state courts. This mid-sized New York office represents investors, consumers, small businesses and the public. The firm's primary areas of expertise are in commercial litigation, emphasizing securities, consumer, healthcare, insurance, human rights and antitrust class actions, but they also have an active corporate and securities practice.