Mass Tort Attorney

New York City office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks a mass tort attorney with 6+ years of pharmaceutical litigation experience with demonstrated experience in working on the science supporting. The candidate will perform high-level discovery in complex pharmaceutical MDL litigation. Work closely with experts in developing reports and defending their depositions. Strategic development and coordination of the scientific support in pharmaceutical and medical device products liability litigation. Conduct discovery of defense scientific employees including medical directors, epidemiologists, PV directors, and regulatory personnel. Take and defend third-party depositions including scientific authors, treating doctors and case-specific witnesses. Review medical records to confirm the diagnosis, treatment, and causes of injuries. Work with case-specific experts to develop case theories and reports. Manage cross-firm teams on science, ESI, and discovery committees. Admission to the Bar of any state is sufficient. A federal or state court clerkship is a plus. Large firm product liability defense experience is a plus.

The candidate should have an undergraduate, master or doctoral degrees in the sciences, medicine, or engineering. Must have excellent analytical skills as well as excellent written and oral communication skills. Must have team mindset with a strong interest in working with cross-functional groups with scientific and non-scientific backgrounds. Must have a caring and compassionate attitude with clients that are consistent with firms core value of Doing Good by Doing Right. Must be highly proficient in Microsoft suite and demonstrated comfort with technology including ESI discovery. Must have strong time management and multitasking skills. Must have high attention to detail and superior organizational skills.