Associate Attorney

Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join our National Coordinating Counsel for complex mass tort and products liability litigation, including asbestos cases. Key Responsibilities: Serve as a member of the National Coordinating Counsel for mass tort and products liability litigation, including asbestos cases, overseeing strategy and execution across multiple jurisdictions. Develop, implement, and maintain consistent national defense strategies, trial themes, discovery approaches, and motion practice across coordinated matters. 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 exchanged with multiple parties. Analyze and apply state and federal case law, statutes, and regulatory authority to develop effective pre-trial and trial strategies in coordinated litigation. Take and defend depositions of fact witnesses, expert witnesses, and corporate representatives; oversee deposition strategy and preparation across jurisdictions. 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 based on experience and jurisdictional requirements. Prepare national case evaluations, exposure analyses, and risk assessments for large litigation portfolios. Participate in mediations, settlement conferences, and court-mandated proceedings, including negotiating individual and portfolio-level resolutions. Supervise, direct, and coordinate the work of local counsel, junior attorneys, paralegals, and litigation support staff to ensure consistent quality and strategy. Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, providing regular reporting, strategic guidance, and clear communication regarding nationwide litigation status and risk. Provide substantive support and strategic collaboration with Shareholders, Partners, and Senior Counsel on complex, high-exposure matters. Mentor and develop junior attorneys within the practice group and contribute to internal training and knowledge sharing. Participate in business development, client presentations, and industry networking to support firm growth and national client relationships. Meet annual billable hour requirements and comply with firm timekeeping, ethical, and professional responsibility policies. Additional responsibilities as requested by management.

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