Product Liability and Class Action Litigation Associate (Los Angeles)

The Los Angeles County Bar Association - LACBA; Glendale (CA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

The Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA) seeks an associate for its Product Liability & Class Action Litigation practice in Los Angeles. The ideal candidate has 4–7 years of complex litigation experience, with a focus on product liability and class actions, and CA bar admission.

The role involves motion practice, discovery, deposition prep, and trial readiness, with a hybrid schedule.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years in complex litigation with focus on product liability and class actions.
• Admitted to practice in California.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy; attention to detail under tight deadlines.
• Hybrid in-office schedule with weekly in-office expectations.

Responsibilities

• Handle motion practice and briefing.
• Manage discovery and evidence gathering.
• Prepare company witnesses for depositions.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Attend court appearances and liaise with clients.
• Lead trial preparation and trial execution.

Skills

Brief writing

Deposition handling

Discovery

Oral advocacy

Trial preparation

Client interaction

Court appearances

Education

Bar admission in California

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