Drug, Device and Consumer Products Counsel

Barnes & Thornburg LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnes & Thornburg LLP in Los Angeles seeks a Counsel to manage significant drug, medical device, consumer product, and product liability matters from inception through resolution.

The role involves developing litigation strategies, drafting pleadings, and leading depositions, hearings, and mediations. Experience with asbestos/talc litigation and familiarity with eDiscovery and AI tools are required.

Qualifications

• CA state court trial experience required.
• Experience managing asbestos/talc matters.
• Ability to translate scientific/medical data into persuasive arguments.
• Familiarity with eDiscovery workflows and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute litigation strategies for complex matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs and participate in depositions and hearings.
• Communicate case status and strategy with clients.
• Supervise associates and mentor other legal professionals.

Skills

Litigation strategy

Client communication

Mentoring associates

Trial preparation

Asbestos/talc experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

CA Bar admission

Tools

eDiscovery platforms

AI document review tools

Job description

Overview

• The Counsel will manage significant aspects of complex drug, medical device, consumer product, and/or product liability matters from inception through resolution.
• Responsibilities include developing and executing litigation strategies, drafting substantive legal work (pleadings, motions, briefs), and preparing for and participating in depositions, hearings, oral arguments, and mediations.
• The role involves analyzing scientific, medical, technical, and factual evidence and translating complex information into persuasive legal arguments.
• The Counsel will manage discovery, including developing case‑specific strategies, reviewing and analyzing evidence, coordinating with eDiscovery professionals and vendors, and working with expert witnesses and consultants.
• Candidates should have experience managing asbestos or talc litigation.
• A strong aptitude for emerging legal AI tools for document review, analysis, and eDiscovery among other applications is required.
• Direct communication with clients regarding case status, strategy, risks, and significant developments is an essential duty.
• The Counsel will supervise, mentor, and delegate assignments to associates and other legal professionals.
• Contribution to trial preparation and, as appropriate, trial execution is expected.
• Required experience includes CA state court trial experience.