Hybrid Asbestos Defense Litigator – Mass Tort Team

Murtha Cullina LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC in New York state is seeking an associate to join its Mass Torts and Industry-Wide Litigation team, focusing on asbestos defense and working with experienced attorneys across offices on high‑stakes matters. The role requires admission to the New York and New Jersey bars, a JD from an ABA‑accredited school, and strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement in New York offices.

Qualifications

• New York and New Jersey bar admission 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.
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

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

Excellent research, writing, and oral/

Strong organizational skills

Ability to manage competing priorities

Team-oriented culture

Education

Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Zoom/Video platforms

Job description

Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC in New York state is seeking an associate to join its Mass Torts and Industry-Wide Litigation team, focusing on asbestos defense and working with experienced attorneys across offices on high‑stakes matters. The role requires admission to the New York and New Jersey bars, a JD from an ABA‑accredited school, and strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement in New York offices.