Mid-Level Products Liability Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm is seeking a mid-level Products Liability Litigation Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of experience to join its highly regarded litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex and high-profile products liability cases in both state and federal courts. The role will involve drafting legal documents, conducting depositions, managing discovery, and working on multidistrict litigation (MDL). The ideal candidate will be a proactive, team-oriented attorney with strong communication and case management skills and a demonstrated ability to handle complex litigation matters.

Location:

• San Francisco, CA

Duties:

• Handle products liability litigation cases, including drafting legal briefs, correspondence, and responses to discovery.
• Conduct depositions, oral arguments, and expert interviews.
• Manage document collection, review, and production.
• Perform causation and failure analysis in product liability cases.
• Assist in managing multidistrict litigation (MDL) and coordinated state proceedings.
• Provide strategic input and collaborate with senior attorneys on case development and client management.
• Communicate with clients, providing updates and discussing case strategies.
• Work effectively in a team environment while managing multiple priorities.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in products liability litigation.
• Familiarity with handling complex commercial litigation and product defect cases.
• Experience in drafting legal documents, managing discovery, and conducting depositions.
• Knowledge of causation and failure analysis is highly preferred.
• Experience in multidistrict litigation (MDL) or coordinated state proceedings is a plus.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent case management and organizational abilities.
• Active membership in the California State Bar.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admitted to practice in California.

Skills:

• Strong litigation and trial preparation skills.
• Ability to handle complex legal issues and cases.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple cases effectively.
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining a strong commitment to the team.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Industry-leading parental leave, adoption benefits, and fertility treatment options.
• Tax-free health accounts (HSA and FSA).
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans.
• Global wellness program, including access to health care advocates and mental health resources (Talkspace and Calm apps).
• Flex Time Away and reduced schedule arrangements.
• Paid annual fees for state bar registration and up to two professional associations.
• Pro bono opportunities with in-house pro bono counsel to assist with identifying pro bono matters.
• Matching gift programs for law school and charitable donations.

Although the San Francisco office of this full-service, multi-national juggernaut is known primarily for its large Litigation department, its Business department is growing and, in fact, includes an outstanding International Transactions practice. Despite its size and impressive stature within the legal community, insiders claim the firm maintains a ?small firm? culture ? associates are neither competitive nor pretentious and the firm itself is notoriously not hierarchical. Salaries are competitive (although associates complain the firm will never be the first to raise salaries), and billable hour pressure is manageable.