Defense Litigation - Asbestos Associate

Job Overview
A leading law firm is seeking a Defense Litigation Associate to join its Mass Torts and Industry-Wide Litigation team, with a primary focus on asbestos litigation. This role involves representing asbestos defendants in state and federal courts across various jurisdictions, collaborating with co-counsel and internal teams to develop defense strategies. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in toxic tort matters, particularly asbestos defense, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Location

• New York, NY

Duties

• Take and defend depositions on a regular basis.
• Research and collaborate with senior attorneys to develop proactive defense strategies.
• Navigate claims through resolution by dismissal, settlement, motion practice, or trial.
• Draft memoranda, pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Represent clients at courtroom appearances.
• Coordinate with co-counsel across various jurisdictions.

Requirements

• 2+ years of deposition and courtroom experience in toxic tort matters, with preference for those with specific asbestos defense experience.
• Admission to the New York Bar required.
• Admission to Connecticut, Massachusetts, and/or New Jersey Bar preferred (or ability to waive into NJ).
• Familiarity with Zoom, MS Teams, and other video conferencing platforms for depositions, court conferences, and meetings.
• Ability to travel for in-person depositions and court conferences, including overnight travel as needed.
• Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• High-level organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload.
• Ability to quickly absorb, process, and understand new information.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain high standards of performance.
• Professional, cooperative, positive, and flexible attitude.
• Military experience is welcome.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the New York Bar is required.
• Admission to the Connecticut, Massachusetts, and/or New Jersey Bar preferred (or ability to waive into NJ).

Skills

• Proficient in asbestos defense litigation and toxic tort matters.
• Strong deposition and courtroom experience.
• Exceptional research, writing, and communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of video conferencing platforms (Zoom, MS Teams).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and location:
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid remote work option in select locations.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

This prominent, large, full service, New York law firm is committed to the philosophy that lawyers must be problem solvers. This firm has experienced rapid growth over the years due to its success, market salaries, and commitment to delivering quality legal services in a cost effective manner. It is at the forefront in electronic commerce and the legal issues arising from the use of the Internet for domestic and international business transactions. Attorneys at this firm are encouraged to become actively involved in their communities and many have served as members of board of directors for numerous corporations and charitable organizations, including hospitals, museums, and shelters. They believe their commitment to their community is a reflection of the high quality, hard working, dedicated, actively involved people that they are.