Product Liability & Class Action Litigator – Trial-Driven

Dykema; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dykema seeks a litigation associate in Minneapolis with 3–5 years of experience in complex litigation, focusing on product liability and class actions. Defense-side catastrophic injury experience is highly preferred.

The role includes motion practice, discovery, brief writing, witness preparation for depositions, taking and defending depositions, court appearances, client interaction, and trial readiness. Admission to the Minnesota bar is required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in complex litigation focusing on product liability and class actions.
• Admission to practice law in Minnesota is required.
• Experience handling all phases of a case, including fact investigation and discovery.

Responsibilities

• Manage motion practice and discovery.
• Draft briefs and prepare company witnesses for depositions.
• Take and defend depositions, attend court appearances, and interact with clients.
• Assist in trial preparation and trial work.

Skills

Litigation experience

Complex litigation

Product liability

Class actions

Deposition experience

Oral advocacy

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Minnesota bar admission

Job description

Dykema seeks a litigation associate in Minneapolis with 3–5 years of experience in complex litigation, focusing on product liability and class actions. Defense-side catastrophic injury experience is highly preferred.

The role includes motion practice, discovery, brief writing, witness preparation for depositions, taking and defending depositions, court appearances, client interaction, and trial readiness. Admission to the Minnesota bar is required.