Mass Tort Litigation Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Mass Tort Litigation Associate Attorney to join their team in Murfreesboro, TN. The role encompasses drafting pleadings, managing discovery, and preparing for trials, with opportunities for leadership in mass tort matters.

Applicants should possess a Juris Doctor degree and be admitted to the bar in at least one state. Strong organizational skills, proficiency in litigation technology, and an analytical approach are essential to succeed in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and analytical skills are essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Knowledge of state and federal civil procedure is needed.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced legal environment is crucial.
• Professional judgment and discretion are necessary for the role.
• Must be able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency with necessary litigation technology tools is important.

Responsibilities

• Develop litigation strategies for mass tort cases.
• Draft and review legal pleadings and motions.
• Ensure compliance with scheduling and case management.
• Monitor developments in coordinated proceedings.
• Direct paralegals on litigation tasks.
• Assess and recommend venues for filing cases.
• Support efforts for settlements and resolutions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of civil procedure

Ability to work under pressure

Judgment and discretion

Team collaboration

Litigation technology proficiency

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Admission to a U.S. state bar

Tools

Microsoft Office

Litigation technology/tools

CM/ECF

PACER

Westlaw

Litify

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Mass Tort Litigation Associate Attorney in Murfreesboro, TN. The role involves handling various litigation responsibilities, including drafting pleadings, managing discovery, and supporting trial preparation. The position offers opportunities for leadership roles in coordinated proceedings.

Duties

• Develop and execute litigation strategy for mass tort matters.
• Draft, review, and file pleadings and substantive motions.
• Ensure compliance with case management and scheduling orders.
• Monitor and implement developments in MDL/coordinated proceedings.
• Provide direction to paralegals and case managers on litigation tasks.
• Identify and develop liability and damages proof.
• Assess and recommend appropriate venue and jurisdiction for filing.
• Support settlement and resolution efforts.

Requirements

• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of state and federal civil procedure.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional judgment and discretion.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and litigation technology/tools.
• JD required.
• Admission to at least one U.S. state bar required.
• Experience with complex litigation preferred.
• Experience mentoring and supervising others preferred.
• Experience using CM/ECF, PACER, Westlaw, and Litify.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.