Product Liability Attorney

Wealth Recruitment, LLC; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 225,000 - 250,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote flexibility

Reduced hours

AmLaw 50 firm (prestigious)

Job summary

Wealth Recruitment, LLC is seeking a highly experienced litigation attorney for a fully remote, reduced-hours role focused on high-stakes product liability and complex litigation. You will collaborate with nationally recognized trial attorneys, manage matters independently, and interact directly with clients across tech-focused industries.

Qualifications include a JD from a top law school, 6+ years of substantive litigation experience, and active bar admission in CA or WA (or waiver

Qualifications

• 6+ years of substantive litigation experience in product liability and/or complex commercial litigation.
• Active bar admission in the candidate's state of residence and in California or Washington, or eligibility to waive into the applicable jurisdiction.
• Significant experience defending manufacturers, suppliers, or distributors in product liability and toxic tort matters.
• Experience with MDLs and/or coordinated state court litigation.

Responsibilities

• Defend manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and retailers in complex product liability and toxic tort litigation.
• Manage pleadings, discovery, motion practice, depositions, and trial preparation across multiple matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery responses, and client communications.
• Support national and global litigation teams handling MDLs and coordinated state court proceedings.
• Manage document discovery, including collection, review, and production.
• Evaluate technical and scientific evidence, including causation and failure analysis.
• Work with partners, associates, and clients to develop litigation strategies.
• Independently manage case responsibilities with high quality and attention to detail.

Skills

Litigation experience

Independent work

Team collaboration

Legal research and writing

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from top-tier law school

Job description

This is a unique opportunity to work on high-stakes, complex litigation for some of the world's most innovative companies, while enjoying the flexibility of a fully remote, reduced-hours, non-partnership position.

You'll collaborate with nationally recognized trial attorneys, take ownership of meaningful litigation matters, and work directly with clients across cutting-edge industries, including technology, artificial intelligence, robotics, automotive, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products.

If you're ready to continue doing challenging, impactful legal work without the traditional partnership-track expectations, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for!

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• 100% Remote Flexibility: Work remotely while collaborating with a nationally recognized litigation team.
• Reduced-Hours Schedule: Enjoy a more balanced professional lifestyle without stepping away from sophisticated legal work.
• Prestigious AmLaw 50 Firm: Join an internationally respected firm with a leading complex litigation practice.
• High-Profile Matters: Represent major manufacturers, suppliers, and retailers in significant product liability and toxic tort disputes.
• Meaningful Responsibility: Manage litigation matters independently, contribute to strategy, and interact directly with clients.
• Innovative Industries: Work on cases involving emerging technologies, AI, robotics, automotive products, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices.
• Collaborative Environment: Partner with accomplished litigators on national and global litigation teams.
• Alternative Career Path: Build a rewarding long-term practice in a non-partnership role.

What You'll Be Doing

As a key member of the Products Liability & Complex Litigation team, you'll play an important role in defending clients in sophisticated, high-exposure litigation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Defending manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and retailers in complex product liability and toxic tort litigation.
• Managing multiple phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Drafting compelling pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery responses, and client communications.
• Supporting national and global litigation teams handling multidistrict litigation (MDL) and coordinated state court proceedings.
• Managing document discovery, including collection, review, and production.
• Evaluating technical and scientific evidence, including causation and failure analysis.
• Working directly with partners, associates, and clients to develop effective litigation strategies.
• Independently managing case responsibilities while maintaining exceptional quality and attention to detail.

What We’re Looking For

We're seeking an accomplished litigation attorney who combines strong legal expertise, independent judgment, and a collaborative approach.

Required Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• 6+ years of substantive litigation experience in product liability and/or complex commercial litigation.
• Active bar admission in good standing in the candidate's state of residence and in California or Washington, or eligibility to waive into the applicable jurisdiction.
• Significant experience defending manufacturers, suppliers, or distributors in product liability and toxic tort matters.
• Proven ability to independently manage complex litigation matters with minimal supervision.
• Strong legal research, writing, briefing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience managing written discovery, document collection, review, and production.
• Familiarity with scientific, technical, causation, and failure‑analysis issues.
• Experience with MDLs and/or coordinated state court litigation.
• Excellent organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Highly Preferred:

• Previous experience with a large law firm.
• Experience representing clients in highly regulated or technology-driven industries.
• Demonstrated success handling sophisticated, high-stakes litigation.

Additional Consideration: Candidates residing outside the Western United States must be willing to work West Coast business hours.

Ready for a Different Kind of Big Law Opportunity?

You shouldn't have to choose between challenging, high-caliber litigation and greater professional flexibility.

This opportunity offers the chance to remain engaged in sophisticated legal work, collaborate with exceptional attorneys, and make meaningful contributions to major litigation matters—all within a fully remote, reduced-hours structure.

Salary: $225,000 - $250,000