Defense Litigation Associate Attorney - Mass Torts & Products Liability (CT)

Location: Hartford, New Haven or Stamford, CT (Hybrid Work Schedule) Experience Level: 4+ years of experience in Mass Torts, Products Liability Defense Litigation We are seeking an associate attorney to join our nationally-recognized Mass Torts and Industry-Wide Litigation, Products Liability team. Given the broad reach of our practice, this role will involve working collaboratively with colleagues in all of our offices, as well as with local counsel throughout the country. Responsibilities Litigate matters involving complex injury defense Take and defend depositions as first chair Manage discovery, including e-discovery Draft reports, legal memoranda, pleadings, discovery demands and responses, motions, and briefs Participate in trial and ADR planning and preparation Represent clients at courtroom conferences and motion appearances Manage day-to-day case responsibilities with partner supervision Work Environment and Expectations A hybrid work opportunity in one of Harris Beach Murtha's Connecticut offices (Hartford, New Haven, Stamford) Minimum annual billable requirement of 1900 hours Engagement in sophisticated, high-stakes litigation on behalf of long-standing clients