Mass Tort and Product Liability Associate – Midlevel

Job overview

Mass Tort and Product Liability Associate – Midlevel is an onsite role in Charleston, SC. Pay is $215,000–$290,000 per year. Direct Counsel represents a prestigious AmLaw firm with a nationally recognized mass tort and product liability practice; the posting also lists Pittsburgh, PA, and Newark, NJ, as locations. The associate handles complex litigation matters, contributing legal research, discovery, motion practice, depositions, and causation defenses across state and federal courts while working with clients and expert witnesses.

What you'll do

• Handle mass tort and product liability litigation, including asbestos defense
• manage fact and expert discovery
• take and defend depositions
• draft and argue substantive motions
• develop and execute causation defenses
• work with expert witnesses
• litigate in state and federal courts.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate attorney

midlevel

charleston sc

direct counsel

mass tort

product liability

asbestos defense

complex litigation

discovery

depositions

class actions

$215k–$290k

j.d. required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting describes significant client contact, meaningful responsibility, active mentorship, and an opportunity to build a litigation practice.

Why this role

Requires a J.D., 3–5 years of litigation experience, and admission in the applicable jurisdiction; the posting lists three possible work locations.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.