Litigation Attorney

Jobot; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (fully covered)

Dental insurance (fully covered)

Vision insurance (fully covered)

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Product Liability Attorney to join our national defense practice with options in Philadelphia, South Jersey, or Pittsburgh, hybrid with relocation support available.

You will manage high-stakes product liability matters from inception to trial, including pharmaceuticals, firearms, and vehicle-related products, with opportunities to contribute to MDL work.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school; active bar membership in good standing in the applicable jurisdiction.
• At least 2 years of relevant attorney experience in product liability, complex litigation, or commercial litigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage product liability litigation from case inception through discovery, dispositive motions, arbitration, trial, and resolution.
• Develop and execute case strategies tailored to complex factual records, technical issues, and client objectives.
• Take and defend depositions of fact witnesses, corporate representatives, and expert witnesses.
• Prepare for and handle hearings, oral arguments, and other courtroom appearances.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation documents.
• Analyze product-related claims involving pharmaceuticals, firearms, recreational vehicles, and other vehicles or components.
• Support or lead mass tort and MDL matters, including coordinated discovery, expert development, and motion practice.
• Collaborate with clients, experts, and litigation teams to evaluate liability, damages, settlement options, and trial readiness.
• Handle related commercial litigation matters as needed while maintaining deadlines, accuracy, and client communication.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Negotiation

Oral advocacy

Deposition experience

Litigation strategy

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Job description

Product Liability Attorney: National Defense Practice - Philadelphia, South Jersey, or Pittsburgh | Hybrid with relocation support available for the right person.

Salary: $130,000 - $185,000 per year

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Dana Paulo

A bit about us

We’re a well-established regional litigation firm that defends manufacturers in product liability, mass tort and MDL matters across the country. Most of our clients are self-insured manufacturers, which means you work directly with the client and not through an insurance carrier. Our Products Group is staffed leanly, and associates work closely with partners and take on real responsibility early.

Why join us

Collegial work environment with competitive salary and benefits, including fully covered health, dental, and vision insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, and a 401(k) program. Compensation Based on experience and competitive. If you want to build your own practice and client relationships on a faster timeline than at larger firms, this is the place.

• Take fact witness depositions, and expert depositions early if you step up.
• Draft and respond to written discovery.
• Draft answers, motions and other pleadings.
• Manage cases in state and federal court.
• Work with partners on strategy and client contact.

Job Details

Build your career at the forefront of high-stakes product liability litigation. This opportunity is ideal for an accomplished attorney who thrives on complex cases, strategic advocacy, and meaningful courtroom work.

You will handle challenging matters involving pharmaceuticals, firearms, recreational vehicles (RVs), and other vehicle-related products, with opportunities to contribute to mass tort and multidistrict litigation (MDL). Bring your litigation judgment, deposition experience, and persuasive advocacy to a role where your work can shape case strategy from initial assessment through trial.

Responsibilities

• Manage product liability litigation from case inception through discovery, dispositive motions, arbitration, trial, and resolution.
• Develop and execute case strategies tailored to complex factual records, technical issues, and client objectives.
• Take and defend depositions of fact witnesses, corporate representatives, and expert witnesses.
• Prepare for and handle hearings, oral arguments, and other courtroom appearances.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation documents.
• Analyze product-related claims involving pharmaceuticals, firearms, recreational vehicles, and other vehicles or components.
• Support or lead mass tort and MDL matters, including coordinated discovery, expert development, and motion practice.
• Collaborate with clients, experts, and litigation teams to evaluate liability, damages, settlement options, and trial readiness.
• Handle related commercial litigation matters as needed while maintaining strong attention to deadlines, accuracy, and client communication.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing in the applicable jurisdiction.
• At least 2 years of relevant attorney experience in product liability, complex litigation, commercial litigation, or an equivalent practice.
• Demonstrated experience taking and defending depositions and independently handling hearings.
• Experience with arbitration, trial preparation, courtroom advocacy, and litigation strategy; direct trial experience is highly valued.
• Experience with pharmaceutical, firearms, recreational vehicle, or other vehicle product liability matters, or substantially equivalent complex product litigation.
• Familiarity with mass tort litigation and multidistrict litigation, including coordinated case management and discovery.
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to translate technical evidence into clear, compelling legal arguments and work effectively with expert witnesses.
• Sound judgment, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in demanding litigation.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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