Mass Tort Litigation Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off and paid holidays

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Mass Tort Litigation Associate Attorney in Philadelphia, PA. The role involves drafting pleadings, managing discovery, and supporting trial preparation, with opportunities for leadership in coordinated proceedings.

The candidate will handle strategy development, complex proceedings, and collaboration with paralegals to advance settlements and favorable outcomes.

Qualifications

• 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 collaborate effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and litigation technology/tools.
• Education: JD required.
• Certifications: 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Mass Tort Litigation Associate Attorney in Philadelphia, PA. 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 collaborate effectively. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and litigation technology/tools. EducationJD required. CertificationsAdmission to at least one U.S. state bar required. SkillsExperience 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.