Remote - Product Liability Attorney (Practice Attorney)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Parental leave and family benefits

HSA and FSA

401(k) or Roth 401(k)

Global wellness program and EAP

Flex Time Away and reduced schedules

Bar memberships paid

In-house pro bono counsel

Matching gifts

Job summary

Morrison Foerster is seeking a senior associate in the Products Liability/Commercial Litigation group with a minimum of 15 years of experience. The role emphasizes autonomy in managing cases, excellent client service, and strong writing and oral communication skills.

Active bar membership in the applicant’s state and Washington or California is required. The position sits within MoFo’s dynamic Products Liability Practice Group, offering diverse matters across industries with potential for

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in products liability or commercial litigation.
• Ability to manage cases with a high degree of autonomy.
• Strong case management, work ethic, and team-oriented attitude.
• Excellent client service and communication skills.
• Experience drafting briefs, correspondence, and responses to written discovery.
• Managing document collection, review, and production.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate complex product liability or commercial litigation matters.
• Strategize case approach and coordinate with clients and co-counsel.
• Draft briefs and discovery, supervise document collection and review.
• Represent clients in motion practice and trial preparation.
• Collaborate across teams and maintain high professional standards.

Skills

Product liability

Commercial litigation

Case management

Client service

Drafting briefs

Document review

Multidistrict litigation

Oral communication

Bar admission (state)

Tools

N/A

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.

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.

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.

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