Products Liability, Mass Torts and Consumer Class Action Attorney

McCarter & English, LLP is seeking an associate for our Products Liability, Mass Torts and Consumer Class Actions Practice Group in our New York, NY office. Candidates must have 3-6 years of law firm experience, including attending court hearings, taking depositions and analyzing large, complex document collections. Pharmaceutical, medical device, personal injury or no-fault motor vehicle defense, and/or other complex products liability and/or class action litigation experience preferred. Candidate must have excellent organizational skills and be detail-oriented. Superior academic record and excellent writing and analytical skills are required. NY Bar admission required, additional NJ Bar admission preferred. The salary range for this position is $185,000 – $200,000 annually depending on experience. Candidates who receive an offer of employment will be processed through a background check which will be an individualized assessment based on the applicant’s or employee’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job. If you have relevant experience, we would like you to consider joining our team. Please send your resume, cover letter, and a writing sample to Christine Lydon at . Benefits (if FTE requirements met): Firm-Paid: Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance and short-term (ST) and long-term (LT) disability benefits. Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical/prescription drug coverage (the Firm pays a share of the cost), including a high deductible health plan with an annual Firm health savings account (HSA) contribution. Employee-Paid Voluntary Benefits: Dental and vision coverage, supplemental health plans (accident, cancer and critical illness), flexible spending accounts, optional life and AD&D insurance (supplemental employee, spouse and child) and supplemental STD coverage. Retirement: 401(k) plan offering three types of contributions: pre-tax, Roth and after-tax contributions. Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and leaves of absence to support work-life balance (e.g. parental leave) Additional Benefits: Free and confidential employee assistance program (EAP) and behavioral health services program Firm-paid back-up child/elder care, academic support and pet care program Tax-advantaged college savings 529 Plan Employee discounts through Working Advantage Other Compensation: Eligibility for discretionary bonus. McCarter & English, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.