Litigation Counsel - Drug, Devices & Consumer Products

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

Job summary

Barnes & Thornburg LLP is seeking an experienced litigation Counsel with substantial experience in drug, medical device, and consumer product liability matters. The Counsel will oversee complex cases, craft litigation strategy, and deliver high-quality written work with sound judgment and minimal supervision.

The ideal candidate will possess a J.D. from an accredited law school, be in good standing with the California bar, and bring at least eight years of relevant experience, including trial

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to state bar(s).
• 8+ years of relevant experience in drug, medical device, consumer product, product liability or related complex litigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage significant aspects of complex drug, medical device, consumer product and/or product liability matters from inception through resolution.
• Develop and execute litigation strategies in collaboration with partners and clients.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery responses, memoranda, and other substantive work product.
• Prepare for and participate in depositions, hearings, and mediations.
• Communicate with clients regarding case status, strategy and developments.

Skills

Legal writing

Litigation strategy

Client management

deposition

Trial preparation

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Tools

eDiscovery tools

Legal AI tools

Job description

Barnes & Thornburg LLP is seeking an experienced litigation Counsel with substantial experience in drug, medical device, and consumer product liability matters. The Counsel will oversee complex cases, craft litigation strategy, and deliver high-quality written work with sound judgment and minimal supervision.

The ideal candidate will possess a J.D. from an accredited law school, be in good standing with the California bar, and bring at least eight years of relevant experience, including trial