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DLA Piper · 21 hours ago

Associate - Litigation (Product Liability)

NYC Metro Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$250K/yr - $370K/yr

3+ years exp

DLA Piper is a collaborative and supportive firm seeking an associate with strong legal writing skills in pharmaceutical and medical device litigation. The role involves client communication, supervising associates, and assisting with various legal processes including drafting motions and developing case strategies.

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Responsibilities

Communicating with clients

Supervising associates

Working with experts

Assisting with fact development and depositions

Reviewing and drafting discovery responses, briefs, motions, and memoranda

Helping develop case strategy

Qualification

Legal writingLitigation experienceProducts liability litigationPharmaceutical industry knowledgeMedical device industry knowledgeAnalytical skillsBusiness judgmentResearch skillsConceptual thinkingInfluencing skillsPersuasive communicationManagement skillsMulti-taskingAttention to detailOrganizational skillsCollaborative workOral communicationWritten communicationProblem-solving skillsProject management

Required

Strong academic credentials from nationally recognized schools

Admitted to practice in the jurisdiction in which you are applying

Minimum of 3 years of litigation experience (preferably gained while practicing at an AmLaw 100 firm)

Extensive experience writing briefs, including specifically Rule 702 of the Federal Rules of Evidence and Daubert issues

Experience with products liability litigation

Strong analytical and writing skills

Attention to detail

Good business judgment

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to work collaboratively and independently

Demonstrated oral and written communication skills

Research and problem-solving skills

Conceptual thinking

Ability to influence others

Persuasive communication

Management skills

Ability to multi-task and prioritize

Strong project management skills

Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties

Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner

Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product

Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required

Foster positive work relationships

Comply with all firm policies and practices

Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed

Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment

Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned

Embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture

Preferred

Candidates licensed to practice law in New York are encouraged to apply

Experience with pharmaceutical and medical device industry a plus

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Company

DLA Piper

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DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 countries to helps clients with their legal needs around the world.

Founded in 2005

London, England, GBR

5001-10000 employees

https://www.dlapiper.com/

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