Trial Lawyer - Mass Tort and Catastrophic Injury

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a dynamic Trial Lawyer specializing in Mass Tort and Catastrophic Injury to join their team in New York City, NY. This role involves leading high-stakes jury trials across the country, focusing on product defects, catastrophic injuries, and other significant legal matters. The position is remote with travel required for trials and firm events.

Duties

• Lead or co-lead jury trials from voir dire through verdict.
• Develop safety rules, themes, and story structures with trial teams and consultants.
• Conduct focus groups and mock trials to refine narratives and frame issues.
• Cross-examine corporate representatives and expert witnesses.
• Take and defend high-value depositions with precision and purpose.
• Oversee trial-day operations: witness prep, exhibit management, jury monitoring.
• Mentor rising litigators and trial lawyers on persuasion techniques.
• Contribute to case strategy and national MDL bellwether development.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active bar membership.
• Minimum six years of litigation experience with multiple jury trials tried to verdict.
• Exceptional storytelling and advocacy skills-authentic, fearless, and persuasive.
• Significant experience in product-liability, mass-tort, or catastrophic-injury preferred.
• Ability to manage teams under pressure and perform in high-stakes settings.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active bar membership.

Skills

• Strong advocacy and storytelling abilities.
• Proficiency in managing high-stakes legal settings.
• Experience in cross-examining witnesses and conducting depositions.

Benefits

• 401k contributions with a discretionary match up to 5%.
• Annual charitable donation to a charity of choice.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with minimal employee contribution.
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) with a $1,000 firm contribution.
• Pre-tax contributions for dependent care and medical expenses.
• Tax-free transit and parking benefits.
• 15 PTO days per year, increasing to 20 days after 3 years.
• 3 paid sick days per year and 10 public holidays.
• Office closure between Christmas and New Year's Day.
• Casual dress code and up to $500 annually for continued education.
• Free access to GreenTree SportsPlex for Pittsburgh office.
• Peer-to-peer recognition program with redeemable points.
• Annual firm outing and discretionary year-end bonus.