Litigation Associate

Litigation Associate

Location: Morristown, NJ

The Morristown, NJ office of Barnes & Thornburg LLP seeks a Litigation Associate with at least two to four years of complex litigation experience, ideally in product liability and mass torts, with an emphasis on defending pharmaceutical products, medical devices, or consumer health or consumer facing products.

Job Requirements:

• At least two
• Two to four (may consider 5) years of complex litigation experience.
• Experience in product liability and torts, preferably involving pharmaceutical products, medical devices, or consumer health/consumer-facing products.
• Will consider commercial litigation Associates without product liability or mass tort experience that have the the criteria below.*
• Strong New Jersey state court experience required.required*; federal court experience preferred.
• Experience in all phases of litigation, including discovery, depositions, motion drafting, hearings, and trial or trial preparation.*
• Will also consider federal or appellate court clerks.
• Outstanding writing, research,
• Interest in product liability and analytical skills.mass tort work which will constitute a large portion of the candidate?s practice. Candidate will also assist on commercial litigation matters.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Motivated to be part of an active trial practice and demonstrate initiative.
• Ability to take responsibility for client matters independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
  
• Strong drive and ability to work independently but also work well within a large, collaborative team.
• Admission to the NJ bar; admission to the NY bar or eligibility to waive in required.a plus.

Salary:

The base salary range for this position in Los Angeles New Jersey is $250,000 $210,000 to $345,000 $265,000 (commensurate with experience).

Benefits:

Barnes & Thornburg currently offers a comprehensive benefit package, including health and life insurance, 401k/Roth, and paid time off.

Barnes & Thornburg LLP is an AmLaw 100 firm with 23 offices. The firm has an exceptional reputation for fostering an inclusive, collegial, and supportive atmosphere with a well-defined and transparent path for professional growth.

We will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters for this position. Recruiters and agencies will not be compensated for assisting Barnes & Thornburg LLP in recruiting for this position, regardless of whether such party has a recruiting contract with us.

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