Mass Tort Litigation Associate — Advocate for the People

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off and holidays

Descripción de la vacante

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. is seeking a Mass Tort Litigation Associate to handle pleadings, discovery, and trial preparation for high-stakes matters across MDL and state proceedings.

You will coordinate with paralegals and case managers to maintain deadlines and deliverables, and contribute to developing liability and damages proofs. The role requires a JD and substantial complex litigation experience, with mentoring and leadership capabilities a plus.

Formación

• JD required
• Minimum 2 years of experience supporting litigation matters in a law firm or comparable legal environment
• Substantial experience with complex litigation strongly preferred
• Experience mentoring and supervising others strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience using CM/ECF, PACER, Westlaw, and Litify

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute litigation strategy for assigned mass tort matters in coordination with lead/case management counsel, including analysis of case themes, defenses, and case valuation considerations
• Draft, review, and file pleadings, amendments, and substantive motions (e.g., motions to dismiss, remand/jurisdiction, discovery motions, protective orders, and dispositive motions as appropriate)
• Ensure compliance with applicable case management orders, scheduling orders, and local rules, including coordinating internal case plans to meet court-imposed deadlines and obligations
• Monitor and implement MDL/coordinated proceeding developments (e.g., bellwether selections, discovery directives, plaintiff fact sheet requirements) and translate them into case-specific action items
• Provide substantive direction to paralegals/case managers on litigation tasks (e.g., discovery support, record collection, filing support), and review work product for accuracy and completeness
• Identify and develop liability and damages proof, including medical record review/summaries, causation timelines, and coordination of supporting documentation needed for litigation positions
• Assess and recommend appropriate venue and jurisdiction for filing based on applicable statutes, residency, exposure/injury location, defendant contacts, and governing procedural requirements
• Support strategic filing decisions (including coordination with MDL/state coordinated proceedings where applicable) and ensure venue selection aligns with case theory and case management considerations
• Support settlement and resolution efforts, including case summaries, settlement packages, and coordinated client communications regarding settlement terms and next steps

Descripción del empleo

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. is seeking a Mass Tort Litigation Associate to handle pleadings, discovery, and trial preparation for high-stakes matters across MDL and state proceedings.

You will coordinate with paralegals and case managers to maintain deadlines and deliverables, and contribute to developing liability and damages proofs. The role requires a JD and substantial complex litigation experience, with mentoring and leadership capabilities a plus.