Associate: Mass Tort Litigation

Eckert Seamans, a national, full-service AmLaw 200 firm, seeks a motivated Associate to join the Mass Tort Litigation team in our Newark, New Jersey office. The attorney hired for this position will work directly with partners and other associates on litigation matters in a fast-paced, active environment and directly communicate and interact with clients.

Qualifications:

• At least five years of mass tort experience
• Experience with asbestos will be strongly considered
• Excellent academic credentials and strong drafting skills
• Exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Competence and desire to manage a variety of active matters independently
• Court and deposition experience strongly preferred
• New Jersey bar admission is required; preference will be given to those with admissions in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Delaware, New York, or Pennsylvania

We invite you to apply if you have substantive mass tort litigation experience and are looking for an exciting opportunity in a growing, collaborative firm where your contributions are valued and integral to our continued success. 

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample.

Benefits:

• Generous PTO and holiday schedule
• Medical/Vision/Dental insurance
• Hybrid work schedule
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid parental leave
• 401k plan 

Eckert Seamans is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability or any protected military or veteran status.

Eckert Seamans will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters unless specifically requested and approved by an HR/Recruiting representative for this position.  Prior approval is required even if the agency or recruiter has an agreement in place with Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC.   An external agency or recruiter will not be compensated in any way for the submission of a candidate for this position if prior approval is not obtained.