Product Liability & Mass Torts

Talento, Inc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 235,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentoHC in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Litigation Associate with 2-4 years of experience in complex litigation to join its Product Liability & Mass Tort team. The role offers exposure to MDLs, class actions, and high-profile matters with meaningful responsibility early in the career.

You will work closely with experienced trial attorneys, contribute to case strategy, and gain hands-on experience through every stage of complex litigation in a collaborative, mentorship-driven environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in California (or eligibility to practice in California).
• 2-4 years of experience in complex litigation at a large law firm.
• Strong interest in developing a practice focused on product liability and mass tort litigation.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Outstanding academic credentials.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative litigation environment.
• Resume, law school transcript, and writing sample are required as part of the application process.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with partners and senior litigators on complex product liability and mass tort litigation.
• Manage substantive responsibilities in individual actions, multidistrict litigation (MDLs), class actions, and other complex civil disputes.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation-related documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategy.
• Participate in discovery, including document review, depositions, and witness preparation.
• Assist with trial preparation and support trial teams in federal and state courts.
• Work directly with clients and experts to deliver exceptional legal representation.
• Maintain the highest standards of client service while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Skills

Legal research

Written & oral advocacy

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Title: Litigation Associate – Product Liability & Mass Torts
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Schedule: Full-Time
Experience: 2-4 years of Complex Litigation

About the Opportunity

TalentoHC is partnering with a nationally recognized litigation practice seeking a Litigation Associate to join its Product Liability & Mass Torts team in Los Angeles. This is an exceptional opportunity for a junior-to-midlevel litigation associate looking to build a sophisticated trial practice while working on high-profile product liability, mass tort, multidistrict litigation (MDL), and class action matters. The team represents leading manufacturers across a broad range of industries, including pharmaceutical, medical device, automotive, and consumer products. Unlike many large litigation practices, this team operates with a lean staffing model, providing associates with meaningful responsibility early in their careers. Associates work closely with experienced trial attorneys, contribute directly to case strategy, and gain valuable hands-on experience through every stage of complex litigation.

If you're looking to accelerate your litigation career in a collaborative, mentorship-driven environment while working on nationally significant matters, this is an outstanding opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with partners and senior litigators on complex product liability and mass tort litigation.
• Manage substantive responsibilities in individual actions, multidistrict litigation (MDLs), class actions, and other complex civil disputes.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation-related documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategy.
• Participate in discovery, including document review, depositions, and witness preparation.
• Assist with trial preparation and support trial teams in federal and state courts.
• Work directly with clients and experts to deliver exceptional legal representation.
• Maintain the highest standards of client service while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in California (or eligibility to practice in California).
• 2-4 years of experience in complex litigation at a large law firm.
• Strong interest in developing a practice focused on product liability and mass tort litigation.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Outstanding academic credentials.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative litigation environment.
• Resume, law school transcript, and writing sample are required as part of the application process.

What We're Looking For

• A motivated litigator eager to take on meaningful responsibility early in their career.
• Someone who enjoys solving complex legal issues and developing litigation strategy.
• A collaborative team player who thrives in a high-performing environment.
• Strong analytical thinker with exceptional attention to detail.
• An attorney committed to delivering outstanding client service while continuing to develop as a trial lawyer.

Compensation

Base Salary: $235,000-$310,000 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, internal equity, market conditions, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TalentoHC is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.