CMBG3 Law ยท 2 days ago
Associate Attorney, National Coordinating Counsel
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$150K/yr - $200K/yr
3+ years expCMBG3 Law is a majority women-owned nationwide law firm comprised of a diverse team of legal professionals. The Associate Attorney will be a member of the National Coordinating Counsel for complex mass tort and products liability litigation, providing strategic leadership and oversight across multi-jurisdictional portfolios nationwide.
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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
Perform additional responsibilities as requested by management
Qualification
Required
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 serving in a national or coordinating counsel capacity is 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 ability to lead and collaborate 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, polished demeanor and commitment to the highest ethical standards
Preferred
Multiple state bar admissions strongly preferred
Experience serving in a national or coordinating counsel capacity is strongly preferred
Experience with Filevine or other document management systems preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance
Life and disability insurance
401(k) retirement savings
Paid time off and holidays
Company
CMBG3 Law
CMBG3 Law is a dynamic law firm that litigttes, counsels, and navigates its clients through complex legal matters.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Mary Beth Dopfer
Chief Financial Officer
Kendra Bergeron
Partner and Chief Operating Officer
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