Mid-Level Attorney, National Coordinating Counsel

Overview

A nationwide law firm is seeking a Mid-Level Attorney to join its National Coordinating Counsel team for complex mass tort and products liability litigation, including asbestos cases. This role involves providing strategic leadership and oversight across multi-jurisdictional portfolios, coordinating defense strategy, managing discovery and motion practice, supervising local counsel, and serving as a primary strategic and client-facing advisor.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the National Coordinating Counsel for mass tort and products liability litigation, overseeing strategy and execution across multiple jurisdictions.
• Develop, implement, and maintain consistent national defense strategies, trial themes, discovery approaches, and motion practice.
• Draft and review complex motions, pleadings, and legal memoranda in state and federal courts nationwide.
• Lead and coordinate written discovery strategy, including drafting master discovery, reviewing jurisdiction-specific responses, and managing discovery exchanges.
• Analyze and apply state and federal case law, statutes, and regulatory authority to develop effective pre-trial and trial strategies.
• Take and defend depositions of fact witnesses, expert witnesses, and corporate representatives; oversee deposition strategy and preparation.
• Prepare, examine, and manage expert witnesses, including coordination of expert retention, disclosures, and testimony strategy.
• Argue motions and participate in hearings and court appearances as appropriate.
• Prepare national case evaluations, exposure analyses, and risk assessments for large litigation portfolios.
• Participate in mediations, settlement conferences, and court-mandated proceedings, including negotiating resolutions.
• Supervise, direct, and coordinate the work of local counsel, junior attorneys, paralegals, and litigation support staff.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, providing regular reporting, strategic guidance, and clear communication.
• Provide substantive support and strategic collaboration with senior legal leadership on complex matters.
• Mentor and develop junior attorneys and contribute to internal training and knowledge sharing.
• Participate in business development, client presentations, and industry networking.
• Meet annual billable hour requirements and comply with timekeeping, ethical, and professional responsibility policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested by management.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active admission to practice law and in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar; multiple state bar admissions strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 3 to 7 years of litigation experience in a law firm environment, with increasing responsibility for complex matters.
• Demonstrated experience managing billable work and meeting billable hour requirements.
• Substantive experience in mass tort and products liability litigation, including asbestos matters; experience in a national or coordinating counsel role strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multi-jurisdictional litigation and coordinate strategy among internal teams and external counsel.
• Strong client service orientation with experience advising clients on nationwide litigation strategy, exposure, and risk.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume litigation environment.
• Demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills with attorneys, paralegals, local counsel, and support staff.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with Filevine or other document management systems preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with exceptional attention to detail and strategic clarity.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while exercising sound professional judgment.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and committed to continued personal and professional development.
• Professional demeanor and commitment to the highest ethical standards.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $150,000 - $200,000, determined based on education, experience, internal equity, and other job-related factors.
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.

Additional Information

• This position may require working more than 40 hours per week occasionally to perform essential duties.
• The job description is subject to periodic updates and may evolve over time.
• The employer is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
• Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs without regard to protected status.
• Qualified applicants must be able to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation(s).