Litigation Associate

Barnes & Thornburg LLP; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnes & Thornburg LLP in Morristown, NJ seeks a Litigation Associate with 3–4 years of experience to handle complex commercial and consumer products matters, including product liability and mass torts. Experience with MDLs and class actions is a plus.

Candidates should have strong NJ state court fundamentals, with federal exposure preferred, and be prepared to work both independently and within a large collaborative team. Admission to the NJ bar (NY bar a plus) is expected.

Qualifications

• Three to four years of litigation experience in product liability and torts and/or complex commercial litigation.
• MDLs and class actions would be a plus.
• Strong New Jersey state court experience required; federal court experience preferred.
• Experience in all phases of litigation including discovery, depositions, motions, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Will also consider federal or appellate court clerks.
• Strong academic credentials.
• NJ bar admission required; NY bar admission a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work on complex commercial and consumer products litigation matters.

Skills

Independent work

Collaborative team player

Litigation experience

Job description

The Morristown, NJ office of Barnes & Thornburg LLP seeks a Litigation Associate with at least three to four years of litigation experience to work on complex commercial and consumer products litigation matters. Candidates will ideally have experience in product liability and mass torts and/or in commercial litigation. Experience defending pharmaceutical products, medical devices, or consumer health or consumer facing products is preferred.

Job Requirements

• Three to four (may consider 5) years of litigation experience, specifically in product liability and torts and/or complex commercial litigation.
• Experience with Multidistrict Litigation (MDLs) and class actions would be a plus.
• Strong New Jersey state court experience required; federal court experience preferred.
• Experience in all phases of litigation, including discovery, depositions, motion drafting, hearings, and trial or trial preparation.
• Will also consider federal or appellate court clerks.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Strong drive and ability to work independently but also work well within a large, collaborative team.
• Admission to the NJ bar; admission to the NY bar a plus.

Barnes & Thornburg LLP is an AmLaw 100 firm with 26 offices. The firm has an exceptional reputation for fostering an inclusive, collegial, and supportive atmosphere with a well-defined and transparent path for professional growth.

We will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters for this position. Recruiters and agencies will not be compensated for assisting Barnes & Thornburg LLP in recruiting for this position, regardless of whether such party has a recruiting contract with us.

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