Mass Tort Associate: Case Development & MDL Litigation

CF Legal Recruiting and Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CF Legal Recruiting and Staffing represents a law firm seeking a junior- to mid-level associate (Class of 2019–2024) to join its growing Mass Torts litigation group in New York City. The position requires three days per week in the NYC office and focuses on identifying, developing, and prosecuting large-scale product liability and consumer injury matters for individuals harmed by corporate misconduct.

The candidate will drive case development from inception through early litigation strategy,

Qualifications

• Admitted to a state bar and in good standing.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating causation, liability, and damages based on scientific, regulatory, and evidentiary records.
• Communicating and negotiating with defense counsel regarding procedural issues, discovery scope, and case management matters in coordinated proceedings and MDLs.
• Taking and defending depositions, including corporate and expert witnesses where appropriate.
• Drafting pleadings, briefs, motions, and legal memoranda.
• Assisting in mediation and settlement preparation, including claim valuation and participating in settlement conferences and strategy meetings.

Skills

Mass torts

Complex litigation

Legal research

Drafting pleadings

Case management

Team collaboration

Job description

CF Legal Recruiting and Staffing represents a law firm seeking a junior- to mid-level associate (Class of 2019–2024) to join its growing Mass Torts litigation group in New York City. The position requires three days per week in the NYC office and focuses on identifying, developing, and prosecuting large-scale product liability and consumer injury matters for individuals harmed by corporate misconduct.

The candidate will drive case development from inception through early litigation strategy,