Products Liability and Mass Torts Associate

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a Products Liability and Mass Torts Associate in Newport Beach. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in complex litigation and trial preparation, with a focus on product liability and mass torts.

Duties

• Engage in complex litigation and trial preparation.
• Draft and edit pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Conduct witness interviews and depositions.
• Participate in arbitrations and trials.
• Manage discovery processes effectively.

Requirements

• 4th to 6th year associate with relevant experience.
• Proven track record in complex litigation and motion practice.
• Experience with mass torts or product liability cases preferred.
• Clerkship experience is advantageous.

Education

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

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in the state of California.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities.

The California office staffs fifty-five practiced attorneys. The law practice serves as the headquarters for the firm's life sciences and medical technology practice. Some of their practice areas consist of business trial-litigation, class actions; mass torts-insurance litigation, and corporate law. The California office has a global presence as well. The law practice and attorneys were recognized in well-known industry publications for their legal expertise.