Asbestos Defense Litigation Associate — Hybrid, NY

Murtha Cullina LLP; Town of Pittsford (NY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

HSA/FSA options

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Paid leave programs

Employee assistance resources

Commuter and parking benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Harris Beach Murtha seeks an associate for its Mass Torts and Industry‑Wide Litigation team focused on national asbestos defense. You will work across NY offices in a hybrid model, handling depositions, research, pleadings, and high‑stakes litigation with guidance from senior attorneys.

The role requires a JD, NY/NJ bar admission, and at least 2+ years of asbestos defense experience, with strong writing and advocacy skills. 1900 annual billable hours are expected.

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York AND New Jersey bars (required)
• Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited law school
• Familiarity with Zoom, MS Teams, and other video platforms for depositions, court conferences, and hearings
• Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills
• The ability to function effectively in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly absorb and analyze new information
• A high level of professionalism, conscientiousness, and responsibility
• A positive, flexible, and cooperative attitude
• Military experience welcome

Responsibilities

• Take and defend depositions of plaintiffs and fact witnesses
• Research legal, procedural, and scientific issues, and collaborate with senior attorneys on strategy
• Draft responsive pleadings, memoranda, briefs, and significant motions including motions for summary judgment and discovery motions
• Prepare reports to clients, including deposition reports, litigation status reports and case analysis reports
• Represent clients at courtroom appearances, including oral argument of motions and discovery conferences (both in-person and virtually)
• The firm requires a minimum of 1900 billable hours annually

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Video platforms

Education

Juris Doctor

Bar admission NY/NJ

Tools

MS Teams

Zoom

Job description

Harris Beach Murtha seeks an associate for its Mass Torts and Industry‑Wide Litigation team focused on national asbestos defense. You will work across NY offices in a hybrid model, handling depositions, research, pleadings, and high‑stakes litigation with guidance from senior attorneys.

The role requires a JD, NY/NJ bar admission, and at least 2+ years of asbestos defense experience, with strong writing and advocacy skills. 1900 annual billable hours are expected.