Litigation Associate - Toxic Tort / General Liability / Labor Law (3+ years)

gpac; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Manhattan office location

Job summary

gpac is seeking associate attorneys for its growing New York office in the Asbestos & Toxic Tort and General Liability & Labor/Employment practices. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement in Manhattan and opportunities to work closely with partners on defense strategies.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from an accredited law school, possess 3+ years of litigation experience in relevant practice areas, and are admitted to the New York bar (New Jersey a plus).

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• 3+ years of litigation experience in Labor Law, General Liability and/or Toxic Tort.
• Admission to the New York bar (New Jersey a plus).

Responsibilities

• Handle defense litigation in toxic tort, general liability, and labor law.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and briefs.
• Take and defend depositions and appear in court.
• Work directly with partners and clients on case strategy.

Skills

Litigation

Depositions

Court appearances

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

A well-established national defense litigation firm is growing its new New York office and is hiring multiple associate attorneys for its Asbestos & Toxic Tort practice and its General Liability & Labor/Employment practice. This is a chance to join a growing office early, with a hybrid schedule.

What You’ll Do

• Handle defense litigation matters in toxic tort, general liability and labor law
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery and briefs
• Take and defend depositions and appear in court
• Work directly with partners and clients on case strategy

What You Bring

• JD from an accredited law school
• 3+ years of litigation experience in Labor Law, General Liability and/or Toxic Tort
• Admission to the New York bar (New Jersey a plus)

Compensation And Schedule

Competitive base salary, depending on experience. Hybrid schedule, Manhattan office.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.