$215,000–$290,000 Per Year
Asbestos, Customer Support/Service, Entrepreneurship, Legal Research, Litigation, Mentoring, Team Player
Mass Tort & Product Liability Practice Associate
Direct Counsel represents a prestigious AmLaw firm seeking a mid-level associate to join its nationally recognized Mass Tort & Product Liability practice.
Locations: Pittsburgh, PA | Newark, NJ | Charleston, SC Experience: 3–5 Years Compensation: $215,000–$290,000
This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile, complex litigation matters involving asbestos defense, product liability, multidistrict litigation (MDL), class actions, and complex commercial disputes across multiple jurisdictions.
Ideal candidates will have experience with:
- Mass tort and product liability litigation, including asbestos defense
- Complex commercial litigation, MDL, and class action matters
- Managing fact and expert discovery
- Taking and defending depositions
- Drafting and arguing substantive motions
- Developing and executing causation defenses
- Working closely with expert witnesses
- Litigation in state and federal courts
Qualifications:
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- 3–5 years of litigation experience
- Experience handling complex litigation matters independently
- Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills
- Admission in the applicable jurisdiction
- Entrepreneurial mindset with strong client-service skills
This role offers significant client contact, meaningful responsibility, active mentorship, and the opportunity to build a sophisticated litigation practice within a collaborative national platform.