Product Liability Associate

A multi-office, multi-state defense litigation firm is looking for a defense litigation associate, preferably with experience in product liability and NY labor law.

The Position:

This fantastic opportunity offers the right candidate the opportunity to work with internationally recognized partners on complex and challenging legal issues. The appointed Product Liability Associate will assume responsibility for:

• Handling assigned caseload, both independently and with supervision, commensurate with experience
• Drafting of pleadings, motions, and written discovery
• Depositions, court appearances and motion practice, commensurate with experience
• Communicating with clients and providing recommendations
• Performing extensive research
• Maintaining an excellent relationship with clients, including complying with all client guidelines
• Ensuring all internal and external deadlines are met

The Candidate:

Applicants will be expected to demonstrate:

• A minimum of five years’ experience in defense litigation, with at least one year specifically in product liability
• (Ideally) experience in NY labor law and/or construction defects
• A positive and ‘team player’ attitude
• High levels of motivation, flexibility, initiative, and accountability
• The ability to exercise good judgement in a variety of situations
• Strong and professional communication skills
• A friendly and outgoing nature
• Admission to the New York bar

The Firm:

Expert legal service providers with a passion for providing unparalleled value, efficiency and client service.  Focused on legal solutions for the reinsurance and insurance industries, as well as self-insured clients facing litigation, the firm operates a team and client service culture that empowers and inspires individuals to achieve remarkable things – for its customers, for the firm and for each other. Notable benefits include:

• Vacation and paid time off, including family, parental, maternity, primary caregiver and bereavement leave
• Health HSA/FSA, dental and vision insurance
• Bar and organization dues
• 401(K)
• Bonus program, discount and rewards program
• Technology stipend, gym membership & wellness program, casual dress code
• Safe harbor program
• Summer Fridays – all team members permitted to leave early on Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day
• Telecommuting & flexible work policy
• Dependent care expenses