Products Liability, Mass Torts, and Consumer Class Action Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an attorney for the Products Liability, Mass Torts, and Consumer Class Actions Practice Group in New York, NY. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of law firm experience, including attending court hearings, taking depositions, and analyzing large, complex document collections. Experience in pharmaceutical, medical device, personal injury, or no-fault motor vehicle defense, and/or other complex products liability and/or class action litigation is preferred.

Duties

• Attend court hearings and represent clients effectively.
• Conduct depositions and gather relevant information.
• Analyze and manage large, complex document collections.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of relevant law firm experience.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Superior academic record with strong writing and analytical skills.
• NY Bar admission required; NJ Bar admission preferred.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar.

Skills

• Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills.
• Excellent writing and analytical abilities.

Benefits

• Firm-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Comprehensive medical/prescription drug coverage with firm HSA contribution.
• Employee-paid dental and vision coverage, supplemental health plans, and flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax contributions.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and leaves of absence for work-life balance.
• Free and confidential employee assistance and behavioral health services.
• Firm-paid back-up child/elder care, academic support, and pet care program.
• Tax-advantaged college savings 529 Plan.
• Employee discounts through Working Advantage.
• Eligibility for discretionary bonus.

This firm has given a lot of thought to the interplay between the New York and the New Jersey legal markets. Although one of the oldest and largest in New Jersey, this firm wants to capture the Manhattan type work at Manhattan type billing rates. Although they are not quite there yet, this firm has developed a structure that enables it to base the bulk of its personnel and resources in New Jersey, and have a small New York space from which to handle the 'big city' work. An interesting plan, to be sure. Associates here raves about the reasonable hours and the immediate responsibility, many of whom deal directly with clients and handle entire cases. This is one of the few New Jersey firms where you will see the reverse commute--attorneys leaving Manhattan to take advantage of pleasant work environment and excellent training ground.