Product Liability & Class Action Litigator — Trial-Ready

Dykema; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 188,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Path to partnership

Mentoring program

Direct access to partners

Competitive billing expectations

Pro bono credit policy

Structured professional development

Job summary

Dykema in Minneapolis seeks a litigation associate with 3–5 years of experience in complex litigation, focusing on product liability and class actions. Minnesota bar admission is required.

The role involves motion practice, discovery, brief writing, preparing company witnesses for depositions, taking and defending depositions, court appearances, client interaction, and trial preparation and work. The ideal candidate will handle all phases of a case, demonstrate strong written and oral advocacy,

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in complex litigation with focus on product liability and class actions.
• Defense-side catastrophic injury experience preferred.
• Ability to handle all phases of a case including fact investigation and discovery.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills.
• Admission to practice law in Minnesota is required.

Responsibilities

• Motion practice and discovery work.
• Drafting briefs for court submissions.
• Preparing company witnesses for depositions.
• Taking and defending depositions.
• Attending court appearances and interacting with clients.
• Trial preparation and participation in trial work.

Skills

Litigation

Oral advocacy

Written communication

Trial preparation

Client interaction

Attention to detail

Education

Admitted to Minnesota Bar

Job description

Dykema in Minneapolis seeks a litigation associate with 3–5 years of experience in complex litigation, focusing on product liability and class actions. Minnesota bar admission is required.

The role involves motion practice, discovery, brief writing, preparing company witnesses for depositions, taking and defending depositions, court appearances, client interaction, and trial preparation and work. The ideal candidate will handle all phases of a case, demonstrate strong written and oral advocacy,