Product Liability Attorney (Practice Attorney- off track) King Recruiting Services

KingRecruitingServices; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

AmLaw 50 Firm in Seattle is seeking a senior Product Liability Attorney to join our nationally recognized Products Liability & Complex Litigation practice. This remote, non-partnership-track role is for an attorney with 15+ years of experience, capable of independent case management and high-level client service.

The ideal candidate holds a JD from a top-tier law school, active bar admissions in WA or CA, and a strong record in product liability and complex commercial litigation.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in the state of residence 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.
• Ability to manage cases with a high degree of independence.
• Strong drafting of briefs, correspondence, and written discovery responses.
• Experience overseeing document collection, review, and production.
• Familiarity with causation analysis and failure analysis.
• MDL and/or coordinated state proceedings experience.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong work ethic, sound judgment, collaborative, team-oriented.
• Large law firm experience preferred.

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.

Skills

Substantive product liability

MDL/Coordinated proceedings

Independent case management

Written advocacy

Collaborative/team-oriented

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Job description

PRODUCT LIABILITY ATTORNEY (Practice Attorney – off track)

Location: Seattle, WA

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.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.