Defense Litigation Associate Attorney - Asbestos

Location: Any Harris Beach Murtha office in New York State - Hybrid Work Schedule
Experience Level: 2+ years of asbestos defense litigation required About the Role: Harris Beach Murtha is seeking an associate to join its growing Mass Torts and Industry-Wide Litigation team, with a particular focus on our national asbestos defense practice. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys across multiple offices, engage in high-level litigation strategy, and take on meaningful responsibility representing defendants in a variety of industries in state and federal courts nationwide. The work is collaborative, fast‑paced, and provides hands‑on experience managing complex toxic tort matters.

The Defense Litigation Associate will have the opportunity to:

Take and defend depositions of plaintiffs and fact witnesses
Research legal, procedural, and scientific issues, and collaborate with senior attorneys on strategy
Draft responsive pleadings, memoranda, briefs, and significant motions including motions for summary judgment and discovery motions
Prepare reports to clients, including deposition reports, litigation status reports and case analysis reports
Represent clients at courtroom appearances, including oral argument of motions and discovery conferences (both in-person and virtually)

Work Environment and Expectations:

A hybrid work opportunity in one (or several) of Harris Beach Murtha's New York offices
Minimum annual billable requirement of 1900 hours

Engagement in sophisticated, high‑stakes litigation on behalf of long‑standing clients

Applications are encouraged and desired if you have:

Admission to the New York AND New Jersey bars (required)
Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited law school
Familiarity with Zoom, MS Teams, and other video platforms for depositions, court conferences, and hearings
Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills
The ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
Demonstrated ability to rapidly absorb and analyze new information
A high level of professionalism, conscientiousness, and responsibility
A positive, flexible, and cooperative attitude
Military experience welcome

Salary information below will vary depending upon relevant experience for the position and geographic locations.
Albany, Buffalo, Ithaca, Rochester (Pittsford), Syracuse: $125,000 - $185,000Long Island (Uniondale) and White Plains: $140,000 - $185,000NYC: $145,000 - $185,000
Harris Beach Murtha is not accepting candidate submissions from recruiting agencies for this position during the first two weeks after posting. Following this period, agencies with an active fee agreement with the firm may reach out to our internal recruitment team at resumes@harrisbeachmurtha.com to inquire about potential collaboration for this position.
Harris Beach Murtha is committed to an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from diverse candidates with varied background and skills, including military experience. Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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