Mass Tort Trial-Ready Associate (Remote)

Chaffin Luhana LLP; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k contributions

Charitable donations

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HRA

Dependent care (DCR)

FSA

Transit benefits

Parking

PTO

Sick days

Official holidays

Education stipend

Kolbe assessment

Lunch & learning / luncheons with exec

Free workouts

Job summary

Chaffin Luhana LLP is seeking a Mass Tort Associate Attorney to join a dynamic team handling high-stakes litigation nationwide. From day one, you will own aspects of cases, think like a trial lawyer, and be mentored by seasoned litigators who grant real responsibility and courtroom experience.

This role offers exposure to the cutting edge of mass tort practice with a collaborative culture, opportunities to lead discovery, prep for bellwether trials, and advance to trial work as you gain

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• 2–4 years of litigation experience preferred.
• Active State Bar membership.
• Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Passion for trial work and a "find-a-way" mentality.
• Clerkship experience is a bonus, not a requirement.
• Experience with complex civil litigation, commercial litigation, or similar is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Navigate all phases of mass tort litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, and bellwether/trial preparation.
• Assist, and lead (depending on experience) in discovery efforts, including identifying key documents, assisting with and deposing witnesses, and preparing discovery responses.
• Assist with and conduct and defend depositions (fact and expert).
• Draft pleadings, motions (including dispositive and evidentiary motions), discovery requests/responses, fact sheets, and other critical mass tort litigation documents.
• Work closely with expert witnesses – from vetting to preparation.
• Participate in trial preparation, including theme development, witness outlines, exhibits, and pretrial filings.
• Assist in courtroom trial work, depending on experience.
• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on high-level strategy and execution.
• Capacity to manage complex legal matters both independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Litigation experience

Oral advocacy

Legal research and writing

Proactive / self-starter

Trial readiness

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Chaffin Luhana LLP is seeking a Mass Tort Associate Attorney to join a dynamic team handling high-stakes litigation nationwide. From day one, you will own aspects of cases, think like a trial lawyer, and be mentored by seasoned litigators who grant real responsibility and courtroom experience.

This role offers exposure to the cutting edge of mass tort practice with a collaborative culture, opportunities to lead discovery, prep for bellwether trials, and advance to trial work as you gain