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May 22, 2026

Mass Tort and Product Liability Midlevel Associate

LitigationClass ActionCommercialProduct Liability
K&L Gates

K&L Gates

South Carolina, Pittsburgh, North

Mass Tort and Product Liability Midlevel Associate

K&L Gates
K&L GatesSouth Carolina, Pittsburgh, North

Practice area

Litigation · Class Action · Commercial · Product Liability

PQE

3-5 years

Locations

South Carolina, South Carolina | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | North, New Jersey

Salary

$215,000 - $290,000

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

  • Mid-level Litigation Associate for a Mass Tort and Product Liability practice.
  • Positions available in Pittsburgh, Newark, or Charleston.
  • Requires 3-5 years of experience in mass tort and product liability litigation, with substantive experience defending asbestos claims.
  • Preferred experience includes complex commercial disputes, multidistrict litigation (MDL), or class actions in state and federal courts.
  • Key responsibilities include managing fact and expert discovery (including depositions), drafting and arguing substantive motions, and developing/executing causation defenses (including working with expert witnesses).
  • Must hold a J.D. from an accredited law school and have active bar admission in the applicable jurisdiction.
  • The role offers significant client exposure and direct responsibility, with opportunities to work directly with experienced litigators.
  • Base compensation ranges from $215,000 to $290,000 per year.
  • Hybrid/Remote work options are available.
  • Notable benefits include 24 weeks of parental leave (12 paid), student loan refinancing options, and bar expense reimbursement.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

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