Product Liability Associate Attorney

Jobot; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

401(k)

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Product Liability Associate Attorney for a Pittsburgh-based firm with nationwide clients. The role involves managing complex product liability matters and working with a team of experienced attorneys to defend manufacturers and distributors.

The position offers in-office work with flexibility for remote work as needed. The successful candidate should have a JD, 3+ years of product liability or commercial litigation experience, and strong deposition, arbitration, and trial

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of product liability cases.

Skills

Product liability law

Commercial litigation

Deposition experience

Trial preparation

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Salary: $120,000 - $160,000 per year

Product Liability Associate Attorney for well known PA firm in Pittsburgh - Room for growth

A bit about us

Our client is a Pittsburgh headquartered law firm with multiple offices across several states, providing services to clients nationwide. Their clientele includes large corporations, privately-held companies, municipal entities, small businesses, and partnerships across various industries and sectors. Their attorneys are dedicated to addressing matters practically and efficiently, ensuring that each client's needs are met in the best possible manner.

Why join us

Our client offers a 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. While the Pittsburgh office is in office fulltime, attorneys have the ability to work remotely as needed. Once settled in, they have a lot of flexibility on WFH.

Job Details

Job Details:

Our firm is seeking a Product Liability Associate Attorney to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and handling a diverse caseload of complex product liability matters. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on high-stakes litigation cases, involving cutting-edge legal issues that require sophisticated, solution-oriented legal counsel. You will be joining a team of experienced attorneys who are dedicated to excellence in defending manufacturers and distributors in product liability cases.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of product liability cases.
• Conduct comprehensive case analysis to identify legal issues, assess potential risks and develop appropriate litigation strategies.
• Prepare and argue motions, take and defend depositions, and engage in discovery disputes.
• Represent clients in arbitrations, trials, and hearings, ensuring their rights are protected and their voices are heard.
• Collaborate with a team of attorneys to develop defense strategies and streamline case management.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with clients, providing them with timely updates on case progress and advising them on potential legal implications.
• Stay updated with the latest legal precedents, industry trends, and legislative changes that may impact product liability cases.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Must be a licensed attorney in good standing with at least 3+ years of experience in product liability law or commercial litigation.
• Proven experience in handling depositions, arbitrations, trials, and hearings.
• Strong experience in courtroom advocacy and a proven track record of success in litigation.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to handle a high volume of cases and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to resolve matters favorably and efficiently.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a commitment to providing superior client service.
• Self-motivated, diligent, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and creatively, to identify and resolve legal issues.

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