Mass Tort Litigation Associate — Entry Level (Fall 2027)

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is seeking an entry-level associate for Fall 2027. The role is based in Boston, Chicago, or Washington, DC and involves working with cross-office teams on high-stakes, multi-jurisdictional matters, including multidistrict litigations and state-coordinated actions in complex product liability defense.

You will gain hands-on experience in brief writing, discovery management, expert and fact development, and deposition and trial preparation in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Entry-level associate (Class of 2027 or a judicial clerk finishing their term).
• Based in the Boston, Chicago, or Washington, DC offices to join in Fall 2027.
• Work collaboratively with cross-office teams on high-stakes, multi-jurisdictional matters involving multidistrict litigations, state coordinated actions, and complex product liability defense.
• Hands-on opportunities to develop advanced litigation skills, including brief writing, discovery management, expert and fact development, and deposition and trial preparation.
• Must possess excellent analytical and writing skills and be comfortable managing multiple workflows and working with clients and colleagues in a busy and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-office teams on high-stakes, multi-jurisdictional matters involving multidistrict litigations.
• Contribute to state coordinated actions and complex product liability defense.
• Assist with brief writing, discovery management, and expert and fact development; support deposition and trial preparation.

Job description

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is seeking an entry-level associate for Fall 2027. The role is based in Boston, Chicago, or Washington, DC and involves working with cross-office teams on high-stakes, multi-jurisdictional matters, including multidistrict litigations and state-coordinated actions in complex product liability defense.

You will gain hands-on experience in brief writing, discovery management, expert and fact development, and deposition and trial preparation in a fast-paced