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Experienced Litigation Staff Attorney

On-site Full-time $140K/yr - $200K/yr

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Experience Level

Experience

Qualifications

Qualifications:J. D. from an ABA-accredited law school and active admission in good standing with the California Bar. A minimum of 2 years of litigation experience in California state and federal courts. Preferred experience in product liability and mass tort litigation; candidates with backgrounds in personal injury, medical malpractice, or commercial litigation will also be considered. Demonstrated experience taking depositions of plaintiffs and other fact witnesses. Proficient in managing written discovery, pleadings, and motions.

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.

About Barnes & Thornburg LLP

Barnes & Thornburg LLP is a distinguished AmLaw 100 law firm known for its deep expertise in product liability and mass tort litigation. Our commitment to excellence and integrity drives us to provide exceptional legal services to our clients across various sectors.

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