Defense Litigation - Asbestos Associate

Job Overview
A prestigious law firm is seeking an experienced Defense Litigation Associate to join its growing Mass Torts and Industry-Wide Litigation team. This role will focus on asbestos litigation, representing asbestos defendants in various industries across state and federal courts throughout the country. The position offers a collaborative work environment with colleagues from multiple offices, providing opportunities to work on high-profile cases with clients across a wide range of industries.

Location

• Uniondale, NY

Duties

• Regularly take and defend depositions.
• Research legal issues and collaborate with senior attorneys to develop defense strategies.
• Navigate claims through resolution, including dismissal, settlement, motion practice, or trial.
• Draft memoranda, pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Represent clients in courtroom appearances and hearings.
• Work closely with co-counsel across multiple jurisdictions.
• Manage client relationships and provide strategic legal counsel.

Requirements

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

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 (or ability to waive into NJ) is preferred.

Skills

• Proficient in toxic tort litigation, specifically asbestos defense.
• Excellent deposition and courtroom experience.
• Strong legal research and writing abilities.
• Effective oral communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to navigate fast-paced legal environments.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Hybrid remote work opportunities in select locations.

This national law firm offers a full range of consulting services for their clients. Their areas of practice include litigation, intellectual property, business services, appellate, alternative dispute resolution, wills, trusts, estates, labor, employment law, and more. Their offices are located in Albany, Buffalo, Ithaca, New York City, Syracus, Saratoga Springs, Uniondale, and Melville, NY; New Haven, CT; and Newark, NJ.