Product Liability and Class Action ...

Privacy and Cybersecurity Section, Los Angeles Bar Association; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clear career path

Mentoring

Direct access to partners

Competitive billing expectations

Pro bono credit

Professional development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Privacy and Cybersecurity Section, Los Angeles Bar Association, seeks an associate with 4–7 years of experience in complex litigation, focusing on product liability and class actions. California bar admission is required.

The role offers a hybrid schedule with in-office expectations weekly and a salary range of $200,000–$235,000, depending on experience. Responsibilities include motion practice, discovery, brief writing, witness preparation, depositions, court appearances, and trial readiness.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience in complex litigation focusing on product liability and class actions.
• Admission to practice in California is required.
• Hybrid schedule with in-office expectations weekly.

Responsibilities

• Manage motion practice and discovery for complex cases.
• Draft pleadings, briefs, and memoranda with strong analysis.
• Prepare company witnesses for depositions and defend depositions.
• Attend court appearances and coordinate trial preparation.
• Interact with clients and maintain case strategy.
• Handle all aspects of case handling from investigation to trial.

Skills

Complex litigation

Product liability

Class action

Defense catastrophic injury

Education

California Bar Admission

Job description

Dykema’s Los Angeles office is seeking a talented and motivated associate to join our esteemed Product Liability & Class Action Litigation practice group. The ideal candidate will bring 4-7 years of experience in complex litigation, with a focus on product liability and class action cases. Candidates with defense catastrophic injury experience are highly preferred. Duties will include motion practice, discovery, brief writing, preparing company witnesses for depositions, taking and defending depositions, attending court appearances, client interaction, trial preparation and trial. Qualified candidates will have significant experience with all aspects of case handling, including fact investigation and discovery work. Excellent written communication and oral advocacy skills are required. The work requires attention to detail and the ability to produce quality work under tight deadlines. Admission to practice in California is required. We are accepting recruiter submissions. Hybrid schedule with in office expectations weekly. Salary range: $200,000 - $235,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience level.

Why Dykema?

• A clear, attainable path to partnership supported by transparent expectations
• Robust mentoring at every stage of your career
• Direct access to partners and clients, fostering meaningful professional growth
• Competitive and sustainable billing expectations
• Billable credit for pro bono work and approved firm activities
• Structured professional development programs designed to accelerate your success
• A dynamic, inclusive culture where collaboration and innovation thrive