Remote - Product Liability Attorney (Practice Attorney)

Morrison Foerster; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Parental leave

401(k)

HSA/FSA

Flex time

Bar dues

Pro bono support

Matching gifts

Job summary

Morrison Foerster seeks a senior attorney for a non-partnership track role in San Diego, focusing on Products Liability and Commercial Litigation. You will manage cases with high autonomy, draft briefs, and oversee document collection and discovery with strong client service. Active CA/WA bar status is required and MDL experience is a plus.

The position emphasizes collaboration, mentoring, and career growth within a leading firm with extensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• You are a high performer with at least 15 years of experience looking for a non-partnership track position.
• Experience in Products Liability or Commercial Litigation is required.
• Strong case management, client service, and team-oriented attitude.
• Excellent drafting, discovery responses, and writing skills.
• Active bar membership in CA and Washington or California.

Responsibilities

• Draft briefs, correspondence, and responses to written discovery.
• Manage document collection, review, and production with autonomy.
• Coordinate cases including MDL and state proceedings.
• Maintain excellent written and oral communication with clients and teams.

Skills

Products Liability

Commercial Litigation

Case management

Autonomy

Client service

Brief drafting

Document management

Causation analysis

MDL experience

Bar Admission CA/WA

Job description

Who We Are

MoFo is a destination law firm for talented, ambitious attorneys who value collaboration, teamwork, and commitment to excellence. We are known around the world not only for delivering innovative yet practical client service but also for serving as an incubator for our top-notch talent.

Overview

MoFo consistently receives top-tier rankings from leading directories and publications, speaking to our legal capabilities, dedication to creating an inclusive workplace, and commitment to our communities.

Who We Are

MoFo is a destination law firm for talented, ambitious attorneys who value collaboration, teamwork, and commitment to excellence. We are known around the world not only for delivering innovative yet practical client service but also for serving as an incubator for our top-notch talent.

Our Products Liability Practice Group

We defend product manufacturers, suppliers, and resellers as trial and global coordinating counsel in product liability and toxic tort cases. Our clients lead cutting-edge industries, such as AI/robotics, automotive and autonomous vehicles, consumer products, food and wine, connected products, medical devices, pharmaceutical, retail and cosmetics, and technology. We understand the dynamic legal and regulatory landscape and provide creative solutions so our clients can stay ahead of the plaintiffs' bar.

Who You Are

You are a high performer with at least 15 years of experience looking for a non-partnership track position with the following:

• Products Liability or Commercial Litigation (required)
• Manages cases with a high degree of autonomy
• You have strong case management skills, work ethic, and team-oriented attitude
• Excellent client service skills
• Drafting briefs, correspondence, and responding to written discovery
• Managing document collection, review, and production
• Causation and/or failure analysis
• Multidistrict litigation and/or coordinated state proceedings
• You have excellent written and oral communication skills
• You are an active member of the bar in the state in which you reside and in Washington state or California.

Own Your MoFo Career

MoFo empowers its lawyers at every level to take ownership of their careers and is transparent about what it takes to succeed and advance at the firm. The firm’s commitment to our attorneys’ growth extends throughout their careers.

• MoFo Navigate, our mentoring and sponsorship programs, takes a holistic approach to professional growth. By encouraging collaboration and leveraging insight across departments and geography, and over the course of each attorney's career, MoFo Navigate creates a support system dynamic enough to respond to the changing needs of all of our attorneys as they grow and develop.
• MoFo NEXT, our dedicated Center for Career Advancement, offers services such as career visioning, crafting communication materials, executive presence resources, interview techniques, and networking skills.

What We Offer

• A variety of options for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage to meet the needs of you and your family.
• Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options, backup child and elder care, and more.
• Tax free health accounts: HSA and FSA.
• 401(k) or Roth 401(k) plans.
• Global wellness program, including free access to health care advocates, Employee Assistance Program, Talkspace, and Calm apps.
• Flex Time Away and reduced schedule arrangements.
• Paid annual fees for primary state bar registration, and up to two professional associations. Additional bar memberships may be approved on a case-by-case basis.
• Dedicated in-house pro bono counsel to assist with identifying pro bono organizations and matters to work with.
• Matching gift programs for law school and charitable organization donations.

Inquiries

For questions regarding this position, please contact Lesli Hutchinson, Associate Director, Lateral Recruiting and Engagement.

Morrison Foerster accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis, until filled.

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances.

Where required by law, salary ranges are stated below. Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus, health/welfare benefits (including parental, adoption, and fertility benefits), flexible time off, and paid holidays. The range displayed is specifically for positions performed in those cities/states and may vary based on factors including but not limited to the following: market data and ranges; an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience (including class year); and certain degrees, licensing, and certifications.

For all office locations the annual salary range: $170,000 - $200,000