Associate Attorney

Barry McTiernan & Moore LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Associate Attorney to join their Mass Tort group. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where you will represent clients through all phases of litigation. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in a defense firm, particularly within the Toxic Tort division, and possess strong organizational, writing, and analytical skills. While trial experience is a plus, it is not required. The firm values diversity and is committed to creating a rewarding practice of law for its team members. If you are detail-oriented and driven, this is a fantastic opportunity to advance your legal career.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years as an Attorney in a defense firm, preferably in Toxic Tort division.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in all phases of litigation, including discovery.
• Draft motions, pleadings, and legal memoranda as per client guidelines.

Skills

Litigation Experience

Organizational Skills

Writing Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Detail-oriented

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis-Nexis

Job description

Human Resources Director at Barry McTiernan & Moore LLC

Who We Are

A law firm that offers a collaborative environment with a commitment to our employees, clients, and community. Our employees learn and grow by doing work that is both challenging and rewarding. We work hard together, celebrate our successes and bond through our uniqueness as individuals.

Practice Areas

Barry McTiernan & Moore LLC is a full-service defense litigation firm. Since 1930, BMM has represented Fortune 500 companies in complex, high-exposure cases. The firm handles general liability claims across various practice areas including negligence, NY State Labor Law claims, Toxic Tort, general liability, premises liability, products liability, and other defense matters. We are proud of our metric-based approach to litigation management. Our team delivers nuanced perspectives to elevate strategy and surface highly effective solutions. We are committed to efficiently and effectively advancing the interests of our clients and arriving at the best results.

Associate Role - Mass Torts (option to work in NYC office or White Plains office)

Barry McTiernan & Moore’s Manhattan office is currently seeking an Associate Attorney to join our Mass Tort group. The ideal candidate will possess experience in all phases of pre-trial litigation as well as strong organization, writing and analytical skills. We value collaboration and diversity among our team members and seek to make the practice of law a rewarding experience. Trial experience is not required but is a plus.

Responsibilities

1. Represent clients in all phases of litigation, including discovery.
2. Meticulous compliance with firm and client billing and reporting guidelines.
3. Attend court appearances, hearings, depositions, and case management conferences.
4. Conduct and lead complex legal research and discovery.
5. Draft discovery demands and responses, motions, case evaluations summaries, settlement agreements, pleadings, and legal memoranda and other case handling materials in response to client guidelines.

Experience and Qualifications

1. 3-5 years as an Attorney in a defense firm preferably within the Toxic Tort division with knowledge of asbestos defense.
2. Experience drafting motions and pleadings.
3. Experience taking and defending depositions.
4. Demonstrate strong organizational skills, time management and adherence to strict deadlines.
5. Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
6. Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and driven with a commitment to excellence.
7. Proficient in Westlaw and/or Lexis-Nexis.

We are committed to cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity as a fundamental value. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Legal Services