Defense Litigation Associate Attorney – Medical and Life Sciences

Harris Beach Murtha; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Beach Murtha seeks a Legal Associate in New York City, with a focus on medical and life sciences litigation. The ideal candidate will have 6-10+ years in general/premises liability and product liability matters, with courtroom and deposition experience. Responsibilities include taking depositions, drafting legal documents, and representing clients in court. The salary ranges from $165,000 to $185,000 depending on the location, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion within the firm.

Qualifications

• 6-10+ years of first-chair deposition and courtroom experience in general/premises liability and/or product liability.
• Admitted in New York; New Jersey admission is a plus.
• Must have the ability to travel for in-person depositions and court conferences as needed.

Responsibilities

• Take and defend depositions.
• Research various legal, medical, and scientific issues.
• Draft memoranda, briefs, and significant motions.
• Draft reports to clients, including analysis reports.
• Participate in trial, mediation, and ADR planning.
• Represent clients at courtroom appearances.

Skills

First-chair deposition experience

Courtroom experience

Excellent research skills

Strong writing skills

Effective verbal communication

Organizational skills

Ability to manage competing priorities

Education

Juris Doctorate from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Zoom

MS Teams

Video-conferencing platforms

Job description

Location

Open to the following Harris Beach Murtha offices for a hybrid opportunity: New York, NY, Long Island (Uniondale), NY or White Plains, NY

Description

This associate will support the Medical and Life Sciences team in the defense of general and premises liability matters for a variety of clients including senior living, health care, restaurant/building owners; as well as assist in product liability defense of manufacturers of prescription, over-the-counter and/or consumer-use FDA regulated products, pending in New York, New Jersey and federal courts.

Responsibilities

• Take and defend depositions
• Research various legal, medical and scientific issues and collaborate with senior attorneys about strategies
• Draft memoranda, briefs, significant and complex motions including motions for summary judgment, pleadings, discovery
• Draft reports to clients, including deposition reports, medical record analyses, case analysis reports, case valuations
• Coordinate with and work‑up expert witnesses
• Participate in trial, mediation and ADR planning and preparation
• Represent clients at courtroom appearances, including oral argument of motions and discovery conferences
• The firm requires a minimum of 1900 billable hours annually

Qualifications

• 6‑10+ years of first‑chair deposition, and courtroom experience in general/premises liability and/or product liability matters required
• Must be admitted in New York; New Jersey a plus
• Juris Doctorate from ABA‑accredited law school
• Familiarity with Zoom, MS Teams, and other video‑conferencing platforms to participate in depositions, court conferences, and meetings
• Must have the ability to travel for in‑person depositions and court conferences, including overnight, as needed
• Excellent research skills, writing skills and verbal communication required
• Must be able to function effectively in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment
• Demonstrated high‑level organizational skills for prioritizing workload
• Demonstrated ability to absorb, process and understand new information rapidly
• Must be able to manage competing priorities
• Maintains high standards of performance
• Exhibit conscientiousness, dedication, self‑discipline, and a sense of responsibility
• Must have a professional, cooperative, positive and flexible attitude
• Military experience welcome

Salary

Long Island (Uniondale), White Plains: $165,000 – $185,000
New York City: $175,000 – $185,000

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