Associate Attorney – Product Liability/Asbestos Litigation

Cullen and Dykman LLP; Uniondale (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Associate with 3-5 years of experience in product liability and asbestos litigation. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collegial environment, providing high-quality legal services to clients. The position is based in Long Island, with the flexibility to work in New York City. The firm values professionalism and offers a competitive salary range of $125,000 to $150,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Join a team that prioritizes growth and success while maintaining a collaborative atmosphere.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in asbestos litigation including depositions and court appearances.
• JD degree required with excellent academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality legal services in product liability/asbestos litigation.
• Work collaboratively in a dynamic and collegial environment.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong professional judgment

Problem-solving skills

Decision-making skills

Ability to communicate professionally

Proactiveness

Resourcefulness

Strong work ethic

Ability to work independently

Multi-tasking

Education

JD degree

New York Bar Admission

New Jersey Bar Admission

Job description

Cullen and Dykman LLP is a full-service law firm that has been serving clients since 1850. We provide the highest quality services to our clients, exhibiting the highest standards of professionalism, and maintaining a dynamic and collegial work environment for our attorneys, paralegals, and staff.

We are seeking an Associate with 3-5 years of experience in product liability/asbestos litigation. The position is based in our Long Island (Uniondale) office with the ability to work in New York City.

Educational/Experience Requirements

• JD degree required with excellent academic credentials
• New York Bar Admission; New Jersey Bar Admission, a plus
• 3-5 years’ asbestos litigation experience including depositions and court appearances
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential
• Strong professional judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to communicate professionally to internal and external clients
• Proactiveness, resourcefulness, and a strong work ethic
• Ability to work independently and multi-task required

Our professional staff plays a key role in the firm’s continued growth and success, and we look forward to adding a proactive and motivated member to our team. We offer a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package and a collaborative, friendly environment. The salary range for this role is $125,000 to $150,000. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience.

Cullen and Dykman LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.