Product Liability Attorney (Practice Attorney- off track)

Keystone Distinction Group; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group, a leading AmLaw 50 firm, seeks an experienced Product Liability Attorney to join its national Products Liability & Complex Litigation practice. This senior, non-partnership-track role focuses on high-stakes matters with autonomy, collaboration, and elite client service across industries.

Ideal candidates will have 15+ years in product liability/complex litigation, active bar in WA or CA, and a track record defending manufacturers and distributors.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of product liability/complex litigation experience.
• Active bar admission in candidate's home state and WA or CA in good standing.
• Experience defending manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors in product liability and toxic tort matters.
• Ability to manage cases with a high degree of independence.
• Strong drafting of briefs, discovery responses, and client correspondence.
• MDL and/or coordinated state proceedings experience.
• Large law firm experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Defend manufacturers, suppliers, and resellers in complex product liability and toxic tort litigation.
• Serve as a key contributor on national and global litigation teams, including MDLs.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery responses, and client correspondence.
• Manage day-to-day case responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Coordinate document discovery processes, including collection, review, and production.
• Analyze technical, scientific, and causation-related issues central to product liability claims.
• Collaborate closely with partners, associates, and clients to develop and execute litigation strategy.

Skills

Product liability experience

Independent case management

Advanced legal writing

MDL experience

Big law experience

Bar admission in WA/CA

Education

J.D. from top-tier law school

Job description

PRODUCT LIABILITY ATTORNEY (Practice Attorney - off track)

Products Liability & Complex Litigation Practice Group

Locations: WA (Seattle) preferred; CA (Los Angeles, Palo Alto, San Diego, San Francisco)

REMOTE

An international AmLaw 50 firm is seeking an experienced Product Liability Attorney (Practice Attorney) to join its nationally recognized Products Liability & Complex Litigation practice. This is a non-partnership-track position designed for a senior-level attorney who thrives in a sophisticated litigation environment and values autonomy, collaboration, and high-level client service. The role offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-stakes matters for industry-leading clients across a broad range of cutting-edge sectors.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in state in which candidate resides and either Washington or California, in good standing
• 15+ years of substantive experience in product liability and/or complex commercial litigation
• Extensive experience defending manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors in product liability and toxic tort matters
• Demonstrated ability to manage cases with a high degree of independence
• Strong background in drafting briefs, correspondence, and written discovery responses
• Experience overseeing document collection, review, and production
• Familiarity with causation analysis and failure analysis
• Experience with multidistrict litigation (MDL) and/or coordinated state proceedings
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills
• Strong work ethic, sound judgment, and a collaborative, team-oriented approach
• Large law firm experience strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Defend product manufacturers, suppliers, and resellers in complex product liability and toxic tort litigation
• Serve as a key contributor on national and global litigation teams, including MDLs and coordinated proceedings
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery responses, and client correspondence
• Manage day-to-day case responsibilities with minimal supervision
• Coordinate document discovery processes, including collection, review, and production
• Analyze technical, scientific, and causation-related issues central to product liability claims
• Collaborate closely with partners, associates, and clients to develop and execute litigation strategy

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to join a premier litigation team representing innovative, market-leading companies across industries such as technology, consumer products, automotive, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and emerging technologies. The role offers meaningful responsibility, flexibility, and the ability to contribute at a high level without pursuing a traditional partnership track. Attorneys in this group benefit from a culture that values excellence, professional growth, and long-term career sustainability.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: annual salary range of $170,000 - $200,000, commensurate with experience and other market factors
• Discretionary merit bonus eligibility.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid parental leave; 401(k) plan; HSA/FSA plans; flexible time away; mentorship and sponsorship programs; and backup elder and childcare.
• Additional Perks: Include family-building benefits (adoption and fertility treatments), employer-matching gift programs for donations to law schools and charitable organizations, global wellness programs, an employee assistance program, and health care advocates, among others.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript for consideration.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.