Product Liability Associate - Remote & Hybrid Work

Permanent Placements LLC; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Remote work

Health insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Permanent Placements LLC is seeking a Product Liability Associate in San Francisco with 2+ years of litigation experience. The role involves defending manufacturers and corporate clients in sophisticated product liability matters, offering significant responsibility and direct client interaction within a national platform.

The candidate will handle pleadings, motions, discovery, and trial preparation, collaborating with experienced litigators across offices.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active California Bar membership in good standing.
• 2+ years of litigation experience.
• Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral advocacy and communication abilities.
• Ability to independently manage litigation tasks while working within a team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Represent corporate clients in product liability and related litigation in state and federal courts.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery responses.
• Handle court appearances, depositions, mediations, and case management responsibilities.
• Manage litigation matters from inception through resolution as part of a collaborative litigation team.
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies.
• Communicate directly with clients and provide regular status updates.
• Collaborate with attorneys across offices and practice groups on complex litigation matters.
• Participate in trial preparation and assist at trial when appropriate.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Communication

Organization

Education

California Bar admission

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Permanent Placements LLC is seeking a Product Liability Associate in San Francisco with 2+ years of litigation experience. The role involves defending manufacturers and corporate clients in sophisticated product liability matters, offering significant responsibility and direct client interaction within a national platform.

The candidate will handle pleadings, motions, discovery, and trial preparation, collaborating with experienced litigators across offices.