Senior Defense Litigation Associate Attorney – Medical and Life Sciences

Senior Defense Litigation Associate Attorney – Medical and Life Sciences

Location: 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 and building owners, as well as assist in product liability defense of manufacturers of prescription, over‑the‑counter, and consumer‑use FDA regulated products pending in New York, New Jersey, and federal courts.

• 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

• 6‑10+ years of first chair deposition and courtroom experience in general/premises liability and/or product liability matters
• 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, writing and verbal communication skills
• Must 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
• Exhibits conscientiousness, dedication, self‑discipline and a sense of responsibility
• Professional, cooperative, positive and flexible attitude
• Military experience welcome

Long Island (Uniondale) and White Plains: $165,000 - $185,000.
New York City: $175,000 - $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 to inquire about potential collaboration for this position.

Harris Beach Murtha is committed to an inclusive environment and welcomes applications from diverse candidates, including those with military experience. Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.