Product Liability and Class Action Litigation Associate

Job Overview: A prominent law firm is seeking a motivated and talented associate for its Product Liability and Class Action Litigation practice group in Los Angeles, CA. The ideal candidate will have 4-7 years of experience in complex litigation, with a focus on product liability and class action cases. Defense experience in catastrophic injury is highly preferred. The role will involve all aspects of litigation, including motion practice, discovery, depositions, trial preparation, and direct client interaction. This opportunity offers significant exposure to high-profile clients in the automotive and entertainment industries.

Location:

• Los Angeles, CA

Duties:

• Manage and handle all aspects of product liability and class action litigation cases.
• Engage in motion practice, discovery, and brief writing.
• Prepare company witnesses for depositions and take/defend depositions.
• Attend court appearances and participate in trial preparation.
• Interact directly with clients and provide strategic legal advice.
• Ensure quality work under tight deadlines, maintaining attention to detail.

Requirements:

• 4-7 years of experience in complex litigation, with a focus on product liability and class action cases.
• Experience with defense catastrophic injury matters is highly preferred.
• Admission to practice in California is required.
• Proven ability to handle all aspects of case management, including fact investigation and discovery.

Education:

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active membership in the California State Bar.

Skills:

• Strong written and oral advocacy skills.
• Excellent legal research and analysis.
• Ability to handle multiple complex matters simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong client interaction and communication skills.

Benefits:

• Hybrid work schedule with in-office expectations weekly.
• Realistic path to partnership.
• Multiple mentoring opportunities and direct partner/client access.
• Billable credit for pro bono work and approved firm activities.
• Structured professional development opportunities.
• Dynamic and inclusive firm culture.
• Exciting client prospects, particularly in the automotive and entertainment industries.

With over eight decades of experience in handling cases involving antitrust & trade regulations, public finance, healthcare, environmental law, and bankruptcy, this firm has racked up substantial legal victories for its numerous clients in a variety of industries, from automotive to energy and hospitality. The firm has achieved all of this through the application of tenacious advocacy skills, as well as comprehensive case reviews and insightful cost-effective strategy implementation to every individual case. Accordingly, it has earned the respect and trust of its clients. With offices across the US, the firm only hires the best legal talent available, and its recruits are trained in line with the latest industry standards of practice. It also offers several financial incentives and salary packages, and actively encourages a healthy work-life balance as it recognizes the need for lawyers to live pleasant, satisfying lives outside of the workplace.