Overview
This role is within the employer’s Products Liability Practice Group, supporting product manufacturers, suppliers, and resellers as trial and global coordinating counsel in product liability and toxic tort cases. Clients operate across cutting-edge industries including AI/robotics, automotive and autonomous vehicles, consumer products, food and wine, connected products, medical devices, pharmaceutical, retail and cosmetics, and technology.
Responsibilities
- Manage product liability and related commercial litigation matters with a high degree of autonomy
- Draft briefs and correspondence, and respond to written discovery
- Oversee document collection, review, and production
- Analyze issues related to causation and/or failure analysis
- Handle multidistrict litigation and/or coordinated state proceedings
- Provide excellent client service throughout the life cycle of matters
Requirements
- At least 15 years of experience
- Products Liability or Commercial Litigation experience (required)
- Strong case management skills and work ethic
- Team-oriented approach
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Active member of the bar in the state where you reside and in Washington state or California
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual salary range for all office locations: $170,000 - $200,000
- Additional compensation may include:
- Discretionary bonus
- Health/welfare benefits (including parental, adoption, and fertility benefits)
- Flexible time off
- Paid holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage options for you and your family
- Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits, including adoption and fertility treatment options, backup child and elder care, and more
- Tax free health accounts: HSA and FSA
- 401(k) or Roth 401(k) plans
- Global wellness program, including free access to health care advocates, Employee Assistance Program, Talkspace, and Calm apps
- Flex Time Away and reduced schedule arrangements
- Paid annual fees for primary state bar registration, and up to two professional associations (additional bar memberships may be approved on a case-by-case basis)
- Dedicated in-house pro bono counsel to assist with identifying pro bono organizations and matters
- Matching gift programs for law school and charitable organization donations
Location
- Salary ranges are specifically for positions performed in the cities/states covered by the employer’s published ranges and may vary based on market data and ranges, applicant skills and prior relevant experience (including class year), and certain degrees, licensing, and certifications.
Ongoing Applications / Background Screening
- Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until filled.
- Qualified applicants with criminal histories are considered consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances.