Litigation Associate - Product Liability & Mass Tort

Henderson Scott US; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 245,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Scott US partners with a prestigious AmLaw 100 law firm to recruit a Litigation Associate in Morristown, NJ. The role targets 3-5 years of litigation experience across product liability, mass torts, and complex commercial litigation, with NJ Bar admission required and NY Bar a plus.

Ideal candidates bring exposure to MDLs and class actions, strong academic credentials, and excellent written and advocacy skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of litigation experience with focus on product liability, mass torts and/or complex commercial litigation.
• Experience defending pharmaceutical, medical device, consumer health or other consumer-facing product matters preferred.
• Exposure to multidistrict litigation (MDLs) and class actions is a plus.
• Strong New Jersey state court experience required; federal court experience preferred.
• Experience across all phases of litigation including discovery, depositions, motions, hearings and trial prep.
• Judicial clerkship at federal or appellate level will be considered.
• Strong academics and analytical, writing, advocacy skills.
• Ability to work independently within a collaborative team.
• New Jersey Bar admission required; New York Bar a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex litigation matters across product liability, mass torts and commercial disputes.
• Manage discovery, depositions, motion practice, hearings and trial preparation.
• Collaborate with colleagues while maintaining independent work as needed.

Skills

Litigation experience

Product liability

Mass torts

Commercial litigation

MDLs

New Jersey Bar admission

Job description

Henderson Scott US partners with a prestigious AmLaw 100 law firm to recruit a Litigation Associate in Morristown, NJ. The role targets 3-5 years of litigation experience across product liability, mass torts, and complex commercial litigation, with NJ Bar admission required and NY Bar a plus.

Ideal candidates bring exposure to MDLs and class actions, strong academic credentials, and excellent written and advocacy skills.