Hybrid Defense Litigator: Mass Torts & Products Liability

Murtha Cullina LLP; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Beach Murtha invites an associate attorney to join its Mass Torts and Industry‑Wide Litigation, Products Liability team in a hybrid CT setting (Hartford, New Haven or Stamford). The role emphasizes defense of complex injury matters and collaboration across offices nationwide.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of mass torts experience, strong deposition and discovery skills, and a JD from an ABA‑accredited school. Connecticut bar admission is required, with NY/NJ/MA a plus.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from ABA‑accredited law school.
• 4+ years of mass torts and products‑liability defense experience.
• Strong deposition and motion practice skills.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Litigate matters involving complex injury defense.
• Take and defend depositions as first chair.
• Manage discovery, including e-discovery.
• Draft reports, legal memoranda, pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Participate in trial and ADR planning and preparation.
• Represent clients at conferences and motion hearings.
• Supervise day‑to‑day case tasks with partner support.

Skills

Mass torts experience

Deposition experience

E-discovery

Trial preparation

Legal writing

Education

Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Harris Beach Murtha invites an associate attorney to join its Mass Torts and Industry‑Wide Litigation, Products Liability team in a hybrid CT setting (Hartford, New Haven or Stamford). The role emphasizes defense of complex injury matters and collaboration across offices nationwide.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of mass torts experience, strong deposition and discovery skills, and a JD from an ABA‑accredited school. Connecticut bar admission is required, with NY/NJ/MA a plus.