Defense Litigation Associate Attorney - Mass Torts & Products Liability (CT)

Murtha Cullina LLP; New Haven (CT); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Murtha Cullina LLP seeks an associate attorney to join our Mass Torts and Industry-Wide Litigation, Products Liability team with a hybrid work schedule in CT offices (Hartford, New Haven, Stamford). The role requires 4+ years of mass tort defense experience and CT bar admission.

Collaboration across offices and with local counsel nationwide is expected. The Defense Litigation Associate will litigate complex injury matters, take first-chair depositions, manage discovery (including e-discovery),

Qualifications

• Connecticut bar admission required; admission in NY/NJ/MA a plus.
• Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited law school.
• Experience practicing before state courts; federal experience a plus.

Responsabilités

• Litigate matters involving complex injury defense.
• Take and defend depositions as first chair.
• Manage discovery, including e-discovery.
• Draft reports, memoranda, pleadings, discovery demands and responses, motions, briefs.
• Participate in trial and ADR planning and preparation.
• Represent clients at courtroom conferences and motion appearances.
• Manage day-to-day case responsibilities with partner supervision.

Connaissances

Mass Torts

Deposition experience

Discovery management

Legal writing

Trial prep

Formation

Juris Doctor (JD)

ABA-accredited law school

Outils

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

e-Discovery platforms

Description du poste

Location: Hartford, New Haven or Stamford, CT (Hybrid Work Schedule)

Experience Level: 4+ years of experience in Mass Torts, Products Liability Defense Litigation

About the Role:

We are seeking an associate attorney to join our nationally-recognized Mass Torts and Industry-Wide Litigation, Products Liability team. Given the broad reach of our practice, this role will involve working collaboratively with colleagues in all of our offices, as well as with local counsel throughout the country.

The Defense Litigation Associate will have the opportunity to:

• Litigate matters involving complex injury defense
• Take and defend depositions as first chair
• Manage discovery, including e-discovery
• Draft reports, legal memoranda, pleadings, discovery demands and responses, motions, and briefs
• Participate in trial and ADR planning and preparation
• Represent clients at courtroom conferences and motion appearances
• Manage day-to-day case responsibilities with partner supervision

Work Environment and Expectations:

• A hybrid work opportunity in one of Harris Beach Murtha’s Connecticut offices (Hartford, New Haven, Stamford)
• Minimum annual billable requirement of 1900 hours
• Engagement in sophisticated, high‑stakes litigation on behalf of long‑standing clients

Applications are encouraged and desired if you have:

• Admission to the Connecticut bar (required); admission in NY, NJ and/or MA a plus
• Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited law school
• Experience practicing before Connecticut state courts; federal experience is a plus
• Strong deposition, motion practice, pleading, and e-discovery experience
• Familiarity with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other video conferencing platforms
• Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workload and manage competing deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to quickly absorb, process, and understand new information
• High standards of performance, professionalism, and accountability
• A cooperative, positive, and flexible team-oriented attitude
• Military experience welcome

Harris Beach Murtha is committed to an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from diverse candidates with varied background and skills, including military experience. Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.