About the job
Litigation Staff Attorney
Join Barnes & Thornburg LLP, an esteemed AmLaw 100 firm recognized for excellence in product liability and mass tort litigation. We are currently seeking a skilled and strategic Litigation Staff Attorney to bolster our litigation team in California's state and federal courts, focusing on defending cases related to consumer health products and various consumer goods. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional legal research and writing capabilities, sound judgment, the ability to independently manage multiple deadlines and tasks, and a collaborative spirit suited for a dynamic law firm environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support litigation teams across all aspects of litigation in California state and federal courts, including motion practice, discovery, depositions, and document review.
- Draft initial motions and pleadings, and collate necessary supporting documents.
- Conduct thorough legal research, summarize cases, and assist in trial preparations.
- Draft, review, and respond to discovery-related documents including production requests and motions.
- Take the lead on depositions of plaintiffs and fact witnesses, primarily via Zoom.
- Assist in document review using Relativity and other platforms, performing privilege analysis and search queries.
- Prepare case summaries, chronologies, and analyses to aid motions, hearings, and overall trial strategy.
- Collaborate with supervising attorneys and peers to enhance litigation strategies and case management.
