Products Liability & Mass Torts Associate

O'Melveny & Myers LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 310,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

O'Melveny & Myers LLP is seeking outstanding associates (4th to 6th year) in New York with expertise in complex litigation and trial preparation. Ideal candidates should excel academically and have demonstrated experience in depositions, motion practice, and discovery management. The salary range for this role is $310,000 - $390,000, depending on experience and qualifications. Clerkships are preferred, and those with experience in mass torts or high-profile litigation cases will have an advantage.

Qualifications

• 4th to 6th year associates preferred.
• Experience with drafting pleadings, briefs, and memos.
• Clerkships are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Join the Products Liability and Mass Torts Practice Group.
• Conduct witness interviews and depositions.
• Participate in arbitrations and trials.

Skills

Complex litigation experience

Motion practice

Depositions

Discovery management

Trial preparation

Education

Excellent academic credentials

Law degree

Job description

O’Melveny & Myers LLP is looking for outstanding associates (4th to 6th year) with complex litigation and trial experience to join our Products Liability and Mass Torts Practice Group. Ideal candidates should have excellent academic credentials and demonstrated experience in complex litigation, motion practice, depositions, discovery management, and trial preparation. They should also have experience drafting and editing pleadings, briefs, interview memos or other written work product and conducting witness interviews. Experience preparing for and conducting depositions, and preparing for and participating in arbitrations and trials is preferred. Experience with mass torts or product liability work and high profile, complex litigation cases, including MDLs or multi-jurisdiction litigation a plus. Clerkships are preferred.

The salary range in New York for this role is $310,000 - $390,000 and represents the firm’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and location.

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