Product Liability Litigation Associate

ABOUT THE ROLE

A sophisticated San Francisco litigation practice is seeking a mid-level associate to defend manufacturers technology companies and other businesses in complex product liability and high-exposure litigation. The work involves technically demanding cases where attorneys must understand the product develop expert strategy take key depositions and translate complicated facts into a persuasive defense. Associates receive meaningful ownership of matters rather than functioning solely as discovery support on large case teams. Compensation ranges from $200000-$300000 depending on experience.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Defend manufacturers and businesses in complex product liability personal injury and related commercial litigation
• Manage significant portions of cases from initial investigation and pleadings through discovery dispositive motions expert work and trial preparation
• Take and defend fact corporate representative expert and other key depositions
• Work closely with technical and medical experts to develop causation liability damages and defense strategies
• Draft substantive motions and briefs and participate in hearings mediations settlement negotiations and trial preparation
• Communicate directly with clients regarding case strategy exposure developments and resolution

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the California Bar
• 37 years of product liability complex tort commercial litigation or related defense experience
• Experience managing discovery depositions motion practice and substantive portions of litigation matters
• Strong legal research writing analytical and oral advocacy skills
• Experience with expert-intensive technically complex or high-exposure cases is preferred
• Ability to independently manage matters while working effectively with clients experts and senior trial attorneys

WHAT WE OFFER

A strong next step for litigators who want to move beyond high-volume defense work and build experience on sophisticated technically complex cases. The role combines $200000-$300000 in annual compensation with hybrid flexibility meaningful case ownership direct client exposure substantial deposition and expert work and the opportunity to develop alongside experienced trial lawyers on matters where the quality of the advocacy actually matters.