Product Liability Litigation Associate

Barnes & Thornburg LLP • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

The Los Angeles office of Barnes & Thornburg LLP is seeking a Product Liability Litigation Associate to join its team. 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. 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.

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.
• Experience in all phases of litigation, including: Discovery Depositions Motion drafting Hearings
• Outstanding writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Admission to the California Bar is required.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience with pharmaceutical products, medical devices, and consumer health or consumer-facing products.
• Trial or trial preparation experience is a plus.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed