Associate Attorney – Mass Tort Group

Description: We are seeking an exceptional associate attorney to join our mass tort group and represent plaintiffs in multi-district litigations (MDLs) and class actions. The ideal candidate for this position should possess stellar research, writing, and analytical skills.

Firm Overview: Ciresi Conlin LLP was founded in 2015 as a boutique trial firm in Minneapolis. The firm’s mission is to be a force for good—a force that protects the promise of liberty and justice for all. Ciresi Conlin is recognized nationwide as a leader in mass tort practice, with attorneys serving as Co-Lead Counsel in In re Bard Implanted Port Catheter MDL, In re Bair Hugger, and on the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in In re 3M Combat Arms. The firm recently served as co-lead counsel at six bellwether trials, as well as briefed and argued MDL-dispositive appeals. In the Earplugs MDL—the largest mass tort in American history—the firm defeated global preemption, helped secure the largest multi-plaintiff verdict ($110 million) and the largest single-plaintiff verdict ($77.5 million) as co-lead trial counsel, and defended numerous verdicts on appeal as sole lead counsel.

Responsibilities:
· Perform research on a variety of complex legal issues
· Brief discovery, dispositive, pre- and post-trial motions, and appeals
· Draft discovery requests and responses
· Outline deposition and trial examinations
· Manage trial preparation and second-chair examinations
· Opportunities for increasing responsibilities, including argument, depositions, and trial

Qualifications:
· 1-5 years of experience required
· Federal clerkship preferred but not required
· Superior writing and research skills
· Excellent oral communication skills
· Demonstrated work ethic and passion for justice
· Commitment to excellence in all aspects of practice
· Ability to work independently and collaboratively
· Mass tort, class action, and/or personal injury experience preferred but not required

Compensation and Benefits:
The base salary range for this position is $120,000 to $180,000 depending on the experience level of the applicant. Additional year-end compensation is at the discretion of the firm’s Management Committee. Benefits include medical, dental, STD/LTD, life and AD&D, vision, 401K, and parking.

Application: Please apply via email to [email protected] and submit your cover letter, resume, writing sample, and law school transcript. Please also include the names and contact information of at least two professional references.