Product Liability & Mass Torts Litigation Associate

Barnes & Thornburg LLP; Indiana; On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnes & Thornburg LLP is seeking an attorney with a focus on complex litigation to handle all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, and trial preparation. Candidates with a background in product liability and toxic torts are preferred, particularly with consumer products, health, pharma, or medical devices.

The firm\'s Product Liability and Mass Tort practice is ranked Band 1 by Chambers, underscoring opportunities to work with leading clients in a

Qualifications

• Handle all phases of complex litigation, including pleadings, discovery and document productions.
• Background in product liability and/or toxic torts; experience with consumer products, health, pharma or devices.
• Chambers Band 1 Product Liability and Mass Tort practice ranking reflects the firm's strength.

Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of complex litigation, including pleadings, written discovery, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Coordinate with counsel and court, draft and argue motions.
• Showcase expertise in product liability and toxic torts, focusing on consumer products, pharmaceutical products, and medical devices.

Job description

Overview

• The role involves handling all phases of complex litigation, encompassing preparation of pleadings, written discovery and document productions, taking and defending depositions, communication with other counsel and the court, drafting and arguing discovery and dispositive motions, and trial preparation.
• Candidates should have a background and demonstrated interest in product liability and/or toxic torts, with expertise in consumer-facing products, consumer health, pharmaceutical products, and/or medical devices.
• The firm's Product Liability and Mass Tort practice holds a Band 1 ranking by Chambers.