Products Liability & Mass Torts Associate

O'Melveny & Myers LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 105,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

O'Melveny & Myers LLP in Washington seeks outstanding associates (4th to 6th year) with expertise in complex litigation and trial preparation. Candidates should have excellent academic records and experience in drafting pleadings, conducting depositions, and handling discovery management. Experience in high-profile litigation and clerkships are preferred. This opportunity is ideal for those looking to grow within the Products Liability and Mass Torts Practice Group.

Qualifications

• 4th to 6th year associates with complex litigation and trial experience.
• Excellent academic credentials required.
• Experience with MDLs or multi-jurisdiction litigation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Join the Products Liability and Mass Torts Practice Group.
• Draft and edit pleadings, briefs, and memos.
• Prepare for and conduct depositions, arbitrations, and trials.

Skills

Complex litigation experience

Trial preparation

Motion practice

Discovery management

Drafting pleadings and briefs

Conducting witness interviews

Participating in arbitrations

High profile litigation cases

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Overview

O’Melveny & Myers LLP is looking for outstanding associates (4th to 6th year) with complex litigation and trial experience to join our Products Liability and Mass Torts Practice Group.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

Ideal candidates should have excellent academic credentials and demonstrated experience in complex litigation, motion practice, depositions, discovery management, and trial preparation. They should also have experience drafting and editing pleadings, briefs, interview memos or other written work product and conducting witness interviews. Experience preparing for and conducting depositions, and preparing for and participating in arbitrations and trials is preferred. Experience with mass torts or product liability work and high profile, complex litigation cases, including MDLs or multi-jurisdiction litigation a plus. Clerkships are preferred.

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