Product Liability and Class Action Litigation Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct access to partners

Mentoring at career stage

Partnership path

Pro bono credits

Structured professional development

Collaborative culture

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Minneapolis seeks a litigation associate with 3-5 years of experience in complex litigation, focusing on product liability and class actions. Candidates with defense-side catastrophic injury experience are highly preferred.

You will engage in motions, depositions, trial preparation, and client interactions while collaborating with partners for strategic advocacy and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice law in Minnesota.
• 3-5 years of experience in complex litigation.
• Experience in product liability or class actions preferred.
• Experience with depositions and trial preparation.
• Strong research and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage in motion practice and discovery.
• Write briefs and prepare witnesses for depositions.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Attend court appearances and interact with clients.
• Prepare for and participate in trial work.

Skills

Written communication

Oral advocacy

Deadline pressure

Discovery experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a litigation associate with 3-5 years of experience in complex litigation, focusing on product liability and class action matters, to join their Minneapolis, MN office. Candidates with defense-side catastrophic injury experience are highly preferred.

Duties

• Engage in motion practice and discovery.
• Write briefs and prepare company witnesses for depositions.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Attend court appearances and interact with clients.
• Prepare for and participate in trial work.

Requirements

• Substantial experience handling all phases of a case, including fact investigation and discovery.
• Strong written communication and oral advocacy skills.
• Interest in trial work; prior deposition experience is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• Admission to practice law in Minnesota.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Minnesota.

Skills

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.

Benefits

• Clear, attainable path to partnership with transparent expectations.
• Robust mentoring at every career stage.
• Direct access to partners and clients for professional growth.
• Competitive and sustainable billing expectations.
• Billable credit for pro bono work and approved firm activities.
• Structured professional development programs.
• Dynamic, inclusive culture fostering collaboration and innovation.