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Harris Beach Murtha

Defense Litigation Associate Attorney - Medical and Life Sciences

Harris Beach Murtha, White Plains, New York, United States

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Open to the following Harris Beach Murtha offices for a hybrid opportunity: New York, NY; Long Island (Uniondale), NY; or White Plains, NY

Description:

This associate will support the Medical and Life Sciences team in the defense of general and premises liability matters for a variety of clients including senior living, health care, restaurant/building owners; as well as assist in product liability defense of manufacturers of prescription, over‑the‑counter and/or consumer‑use FDA‑regulated products, pending in New York, New Jersey and federal courts.

Responsibilities

Take and defend depositions

Research various legal, medical and scientific issues and collaborate with senior attorneys about strategies

Draft memoranda, briefs, significant and complex motions including motions for summary judgment, pleadings, discovery

Draft reports to clients, including deposition reports, medical record analyses, case analysis reports, case valuations

Coordinate with and work‑up expert witnesses

Participate in trial, mediation and ADR planning and preparation

Represent clients at courtroom appearances, including oral argument of motions and discovery conferences

The firm requires a minimum of 1900 billable hours annually

Qualifications

3–5+ years of first‑chair deposition, and courtroom experience general/premises liability and/or product liability matters required

Must be admitted in New York; New Jersey a plus

Juris Doctorate from ABA‑accredited law school

Familiarity with Zoom, MS Teams, and other video‑conferencing platforms to participate in depositions, court conferences, and meetings

Must have ability to travel for in‑person depositions and court conferences, including overnight, as needed

Excellent research skills, writing skills and verbal communication required

Must be able to function effectively in a fast‑paced, team oriented environment

Demonstrated high level organizational skills for prioritizing workload

Demonstrated ability to absorb, process and understand new information rapidly

Must be able to manage competing priorities

Maintains high standards of performance

Exhibit conscientiousness, dedication, self‑discipline, and a sense of responsibility

Must have a professional, cooperative, positive and flexible attitude

Military experience welcome

Salary information below will vary depending upon relevant experience for the position and geographic locations.

Long Island (Uniondale) & White Plains:

$132,000 – 175,000

New York City:

$139,000 – 175,000

The firm 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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