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Product Liability Litigation Associate

Elevate$100K — $150K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-4 years of experience in complex product liability litigation at a law firm
  • Experience defending clients in California state and federal courts
  • Preferred expertise in pharmaceutical products, medical devices, and consumer health items
  • Knowledge of all litigation phases including discovery, depositions, motion drafting, and hearings
  • Trial or trial preparation experience is advantageous
  • Strong writing, research, and analytical abilities
  • Solid academic credentials

Responsibilities

  • Assist in complex product liability litigation cases
  • Manage discovery processes and prepare various legal documents
  • Conduct depositions and participate in court hearings
  • Draft motions and legal memoranda
  • Prepare for trials and support trial preparation activities

Benefits

  • Inclusive and supportive work environment
  • Opportunities for career growth and advancement
  • Collaborative practice atmosphere
  • Participation in an active trial practice
Full Job Description
Product Liability Litigation Associate

Location: Los Angeles, CA

The Los Angeles office of Barnes & Thornburg LLP is seeking a Product Liability Litigation Associate to join its team.
Job Requirements:
  • Two to four years of complex product liability litigation experience at a law firm.
  • Experience defending clients in both California state court and federal court.
  • Preferred experience with pharmaceutical products, medical devices, and consumer health or consumer-facing products.
  • Experience in all phases of litigation, including:
    • Discovery
    • Depositions
    • Motion drafting
    • Hearings
  • Trial or trial preparation experience is a plus.
  • Outstanding writing, research, and analytical skills.
  • Strong academic credentials.
Ideal Candidates:
  • Highly motivated to be part of an active trial practice.
  • Demonstrate initiative and an ability to assume responsibility for client matters.
  • Possess interpersonal skills to work well as part of a large, collaborative team.
  • Admission to the California Bar is required.
About the Firm:

Barnes & Thornburg LLP is an AmLaw 100 firm with 23 offices. The firm and our Litigation Group have an exceptional reputation for having an inclusive, collegial, and supportive atmosphere, where members of the firm can thrive, learn, and advance in their career.

Equal Employment and Opportunity Statement:

Barnes & Thornburg is committed to equal employment opportunity in both principle and as a matter of policy. We will recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate and provide benefits to all applicants and employees without regard to ancestry, sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, religion, religious creed, mental and/or physical disability, medical condition, military and/or veteran's status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all recruiting, hiring, promotions, upgrades, layoffs, compensation, benefits, terminations and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The firm complies fully with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws.

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