Product Liability Attorney

Larson Maddox; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Larson Maddox seeks a senior attorney to join its nationally recognized Products Liability team in New York. This role offers significant responsibility without a partnership track, with direct client engagement on sophisticated matters and high-profile litigation.

The practice works with a major client in a near in-house setting, providing resources from a top-tier firm while fostering deep client relationships and trusted advisory roles across complex products liability, toxic tort, and

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in products liability litigation.
• Strong litigation, case management, and strategic thinking skills.
• Experience handling discovery and substantial written advocacy.
• Familiarity with multidistrict litigation, coordinated proceedings, or other complex litigation structures.
• Active bar membership in the state of residence.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage complex litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft and argue substantive motions, briefs, and other court filings.
• Oversee written discovery, document collection, review, and production.
• Conduct legal analysis related to causation, failure analysis, and liability issues.
• Collaborate with clients and litigation teams to develop case strategy.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for client communications and case management.
• Support large-scale litigation matters, including MDLs and coordinated proceedings.

Skills

Litigation

Case management

Strategic thinking

Written advocacy

Client communications

Discovery

Job description

A top 50 global law firm is seeking a senior attorney to join its nationally recognized Products Liability team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced litigator looking for a non-partnership track role with significant responsibility, sophisticated matters, and direct client engagement.

What sets this opportunity apart is the team's unique structure. The practice works almost exclusively with a single major client, creating an in-house feel while maintaining the resources, support, and pedigree of a top-tier law firm. It is an ideal fit for attorneys who enjoy developing deep client relationships and becoming a trusted advisor while continuing to work on high-profile litigation.

About the Practice

This team represents manufacturers, suppliers, and other businesses in complex products liability, toxic tort, and commercial litigation matters nationwide. Attorneys handle sophisticated disputes involving industries such as automotive, consumer products, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, technology, retail, and other innovative sectors. The practice regularly manages large-scale litigation matters, including multidistrict litigation and coordinated state court proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage complex litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Draft and argue substantive motions, briefs, and other court filings
• Oversee written discovery, document collection, review, and production
• Conduct legal analysis related to causation, failure analysis, and liability issues
• Collaborate with clients and litigation teams to develop case strategy
• Serve as a primary point of contact for client communications and case management
• Support large-scale litigation matters, including MDLs and coordinated proceedings

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in products liability litigation
• Strong litigation, case management, and strategic thinking skills
• Experience handling discovery and substantial written advocacy
• Familiarity with multidistrict litigation, coordinated proceedings, or other complex litigation structures
• Active bar membership in the state where you reside

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Dedicated client model with a true in-house feel
• Opportunity to become deeply embedded with a major client while remaining in private practice
• Complex, high-stakes litigation work with national scope
• Strong platform, resources, and reputation of an elite law firm
• Ideal for experienced attorneys seeking long-term stability without pursuing a partnership track
• Collegial, team-oriented environment focused on excellence and client service