Mass Tort Associate Attorney

Overview

This role involves ownership of parts of complex mass tort cases from day one, with mentorship from seasoned litigators and real responsibility for litigation work. The organization handles high-stakes, plaintiffs-only litigation in state and federal courts.

Responsibilities

• Navigate all phases of mass tort litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, and bellwether/trial preparation.
• Assist and, depending on experience, lead discovery efforts, including:
  • Identifying key documents
  • Assisting with and deposing witnesses
  • 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 through 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.
• Manage complex legal matters independently and as part of a team.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• 2–4 years of litigation experience preferred, but motivated candidates will be considered.
• Active membership in a State Bar.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Passion for trial work and a “find-a-way” mentality.
• Comfort taking initiative and owning parts of a case.
• Experience with complex civil litigation, commercial litigation, or similar is a plus.
• Clerkship experience is a bonus, not a requirement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with complex civil litigation, commercial litigation, or similar.
• Clerkship experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• 401k Contributions: Discretionary match up to 5%.
  • 100% match on the first 3% of contributions
  • 50% match on the next 2% (based on annual compensation)
• Charitable Donations: Annual donation to a charity of each team member’s choice.
• Medical Insurance: $600 toward monthly health premiums; team members pay just $1.
• Dental Insurance: Full coverage; only a $1 monthly team member contribution.
• Vision Insurance: Full coverage; only a $1 monthly team member contribution.
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA): $1,000 contribution to the firm’s HRA account if enrolled in the PPO health plan.
• Family / Dependent Care (DCR): Up to $7,500 pre-tax for dependent care.
• Flex Spending Account (FSA): Up to $1,000 pre-tax for medical expenses.
• Tax-free Transit Commute (TRN): Up to $340 per month pre-tax toward transit tickets.
• Discounted Parking (PKG): Up to $340 per month pre-tax toward parking.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 15 PTO days per year; increases to 20 days after 3 years.
• Sick Days: 3 paid sick days per year.
• Public Holidays: Office closed for 10 public holidays.
• Office Closure: Typically closed between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Continuing Education/Training: Up to $500 annually.
• Casual Dress: Business casual dress code.
• Free Workouts: Free access to GreenTree SportsPlex for Pittsburgh office.
• Recognition: Bonusly points for peer-to-peer recognition, redeemable for gift cards, trips, dinners, and more.
• Team Events: Free team lunches and happy hours.
• Annual Bonus: Year-end discretionary bonus.
• Firm Outing: Annual firm outing for all team members.

Location

Remote

Additional Notes

• Duties, responsibilities, and requirements may be added, changed, or reduced by management to meet business needs.
• The organization does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities.