Junior Product Liability and Class Action Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A reputable law firm is seeking a Junior Litigation Associate with 1–3 years of experience to join its Product Liability and Class Action group in the Minneapolis office. This is an exciting opportunity for a junior-level attorney interested in working on high-stakes litigation across multiple areas, including product liability, commercial litigation, and financial services. The position offers exposure to all aspects of case management and advocacy, including discovery, motion practice, depositions, and trial preparation. Recent or upcoming judicial clerks are encouraged to apply.

Location

• Minneapolis, Minnesota

Duties

• Manage case development and litigation tasks under the guidance of senior attorneys

• Conduct legal research, draft motions, memoranda, and pleadings

• Participate in discovery, including drafting and responding to discovery requests

• Assist with fact investigations and case assessments

• Attend hearings, depositions, and other proceedings as appropriate

• Support multiple litigation teams across product liability, business, and financial services cases

• Maintain direct communication with clients and internal teams

Requirements

• 1–3 years of general litigation experience

• Strong interest in trial and pre-trial advocacy

• Experience in product liability, business litigation, or financial litigation preferred

• Judicial clerkship experience (completed or near completion) strongly encouraged

• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

• Admission to the Minnesota Bar required

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school

Certifications

• Active member in good standing with the Minnesota State Bar

Skills

• Excellent legal writing and analytical skills

• Strong oral advocacy and litigation instincts

• High attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work

• Ability to work collaboratively within cross-practice teams

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Proficient in legal research platforms and case management tools

Benefits

• Realistic and transparent path to partnership

• Structured mentorship and training programs

• Direct access to partners and client engagement

• Competitive billing expectations that support work-life balance

• Billable credit for pro bono and firm-approved activities

• Inclusive, team-oriented work culture

• Comprehensive professional development opportunities

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.