Mid- to Senior Level Product Liability Associate Attorney

A law firm in Columbus, OH, is seeking a Mid- to Senior Level Product Liability Associate Attorney with a strong background in products liability defense work. The ideal candidate will have experience representing medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturer clients in both complex multi-district litigation matters and individual cases. This role requires exceptional research, writing, and communication skills, along with the ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment.

Duties:

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Prepare and respond to discovery requests.
• Take and defend fact, party, and expert depositions.
• Engage in motion practice and court appearances.
• Conduct legal research and analysis related to product liability issues.
• Provide strategic legal advice to clients throughout the litigation process.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Ohio State Bar; additional admissions in other jurisdictions are a plus.
• 3+ years of experience as a practicing litigator, with a focus on products liability defense.
• Experience handling complex litigation matters, including multi-district litigation (MDL).
• Strong understanding of medical device and pharmaceutical litigation.
• Former trial level clerkship experience preferred.
• Scientific background or familiarity with medical and scientific terminology is advantageous.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to handle a variety of tasks independently.

Skills:

• Excellent academic credentials and professional references.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and software.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Short-term and long-term disability plans, plus life insurance coverage.
• Integration into firm practices and formal mentorship programs.
• Coverage of seminar and continuing legal education (CLE) expenses.
• Professional development opportunities and training programs.
• Part-time and hybrid work options available.
• Paid Parental Leave and support programs.
• Domestic partner benefits.
• Reintegration Program offering ramp down/up periods.
• Well-being program focusing on physical, financial, emotional, and social health.
• Business casual work environment.

This multi-office firm has more than 125 attorneys in the Ohio area. The recent expansion of this firm has not prevented it from maintaining a small firm culture. Associates are encouraged to keep a healthy balance between their professional and personal lives. One reason that we like this firm is because they have a strict policy of maintaining and promoting a culturally and racially diverse firm. With a dynamic litigation practice that has clients from individuals to large corporations, this firm maintains a culture that emphasizes small-firm values even as it anticipates and welcomes technological and legal advances and changes.