PRODUCT LIABILITY ATTORNEY (Practice Attorney - off track)
Products Liability & Complex Litigation Practice Group
Locations: WA (Seattle) preferred; CA (Los Angeles, Palo Alto, San Diego, San Francisco)
REMOTE
An international AmLaw 50 firm is seeking an experienced Product Liability Attorney (Practice Attorney) to join its nationally recognized Products Liability & Complex Litigation practice. This is a non-partnership-track position designed for a senior-level attorney who thrives in a sophisticated litigation environment and values autonomy, collaboration, and high-level client service. The role offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-stakes matters for industry-leading clients across a broad range of cutting-edge sectors.
Candidate Profile
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JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
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Active Bar Admission in state in which candidate resides and either Washington or California, in good standing
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15+ years of substantive experience in product liability and/or complex commercial litigation
- Extensive experience defending manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors in product liability and toxic tort matters
- Demonstrated ability to manage cases with a high degree of independence
- Strong background in drafting briefs, correspondence, and written discovery responses
- Experience overseeing document collection, review, and production
- Familiarity with causation analysis and failure analysis
- Experience with multidistrict litigation (MDL) and/or coordinated state proceedings
- Excellent written and oral advocacy skills
- Strong work ethic, sound judgment, and a collaborative, team-oriented approach
- Large law firm experience strongly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
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Defend product manufacturers, suppliers, and resellers in complex product liability and toxic tort litigation
- Serve as a key contributor on national and global litigation teams, including MDLs and coordinated proceedings
- Draft and review pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery responses, and client correspondence
- Manage day-to-day case responsibilities with minimal supervision
- Coordinate document discovery processes, including collection, review, and production
- Analyze technical, scientific, and causation-related issues central to product liability claims
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Collaborate closely with partners, associates, and clients to develop and execute litigation strategy
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to join a premier litigation team representing innovative, market-leading companies across industries such as technology, consumer products, automotive, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and emerging technologies. The role offers meaningful responsibility, flexibility, and the ability to contribute at a high level without pursuing a traditional partnership track. Attorneys in this group benefit from a culture that values excellence, professional growth, and long-term career sustainability.
Compensation & Benefits
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Competitive Salary: annual salary range of $170,000 - $200,000, commensurate with experience and other market factors
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Discretionary merit bonus eligibility.
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Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid parental leave; 401(k) plan; HSA/FSA plans; flexible time away; mentorship and sponsorship programs; and backup elder and childcare.
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Additional Perks: Include family-building benefits (adoption and fertility treatments), employer-matching gift programs for donations to law schools and charitable organizations, global wellness programs, an employee assistance program, and health care advocates, among others.
Application Requirements
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript for consideration.
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
