McCarter & English, LLP is seeking an associate for our Products Liability, Mass Torts and Consumer Class Actions Practice Group in our Newark, NJ office. Candidates must have 3-6 years of law firm experience, including attending court hearings, taking depositions and analyzing large, complex document collections. Pharmaceutical, medical device and/or other complex products liability and/or class action litigation experience preferred. Candidate must have excellent organizational skills and be detail-oriented. Superior academic record and excellent writing and analytical skills are required. NJ Bar admission required. The salary range for this position is $185,000 – $200,000 annually depending on experience. If you have relevant experience, we would like you to consider joining our team. Please send your resume, cover letter, and a writing sample to Christine Lydon at recruiting@mccarter.com.
Benefits (if FTE requirements met):
- Firm-Paid: Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance and short-term (ST) and long-term (LT) disability benefits.
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical/prescription drug coverage (the Firm pays a share of the cost), including a high deductible health plan with an annual Firm health savings account (HSA) contribution.
- Employee-Paid Voluntary Benefits: Dental and vision coverage, supplemental health plans (accident, cancer and critical illness), flexible spending accounts, optional life and AD&D insurance (supplemental employee, spouse and child) and supplemental STD coverage.
- Retirement: 401(k) plan offering three types of contributions: pre-tax, Roth and after-tax contributions.
- Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and leaves of absence to support work-life balance (e.g. parental leave)
Additional Benefits:
- Free and confidential employee assistance program (EAP) and behavioral health services program
- Firm-paid back-up child/elder care, academic support and pet care program
- Tax-advantaged college savings 529 Plan
- Employee discounts through Working Advantage
Other Compensation:
- Eligibility for discretionary bonus.
McCarter & English, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.