Product Liability & Mass Torts Litigation Project Assistant

New York, NY 

Summary

A Product Liability & Mass Torts Litigation Project Assistant works closely with lawyers on scientific and medical aspects of product liability litigation. This is a two-year entry-level position supporting lawyers and others within the practice group. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviewing and summarizing historic and recent scientific and medical literature related to the mechanism of action of the drug and evaluating its potential to cause (or not cause) injuries.
• Reviewing and summarizing company preclinical (animal studies) and clinical (human) data.
• Providing input on and prioritizing key scientific and medical literature.
• Tracking progress made with expert witnesses (doctors whom we consult with for their opinions regarding the case).
• Researching science and medical related questions for lawyers/client; making the nuances of the explanation understandable to people who may not have STEM backgrounds.
• Drafting client communications and client presentations.
• Attending court proceedings and client meetings.
• Performs other miscellaneous projects and tasks as requested by lawyers and the Paralegal/Project Assistant Manager.
• Performs other work-related duties, as may be assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in science (i.e., Biology, Chemistry, etc.) from an accredited college or university.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Strong research skills (i.e., internet, databases)
• Able to review scientific studies, human and animal (concepts; language)
• Strong organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Good judgment
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Able to work  harmoniously and effectively
• Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
• A self-starter who shows ownership and commitment to the job
• Proofreads accurately