Remote - Product Liability Attorney (Practice Attorney - Tier 2)

Morrison Foerster; California (MO); Remote; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life and disability coverage

Parental leave benefits

HSA and FSA

Retirement plans (401k)

Wellness programs and resources

Paid holidays and flexible time off

Job summary

Morrison Foerster seeks a high-performing attorney with 6+ years in Products Liability or Commercial Litigation for a remote, reduced-schedule role (1,400 hours) on a non-partner track. You will manage matters autonomously, draft briefs, oversee document review, and coordinate discovery across jurisdictions while maintaining strong client service and communication.

The position requires bar admission in your home state and eligibility to waive into MoFo offices.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Products Liability or Commercial Litigation.
• High degree of autonomy in case management and client service.
• Excellent written and oral communication, drafting briefs and discovery responses.
• Active bar membership in your resident state and eligibility to waive into MoFo offices.
• Willing to work on West Coast time if not located on the West Coast.

Responsibilities

• Draft briefs, correspondence, and responses to written discovery.
• Manage document collection, review, and production.
• Coordinate with clients and teams across matters and jurisdictions.
• Handle causation and/or failure analysis and multidistrict proceedings.

Skills

Products Liability

Commercial Litigation

Case management

Autonomy

Client service

Written & Oral communication

Job description

Overview

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.

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 6+ years of experience looking for a reduced schedule (1,400 hours), remote, 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 a state in which we have an office or are eligible to waive into one of those states.
• Willing to work on west coast time if not located in the west coast region of the U.S.

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.

• MyMoFo, a best-in-class and transparent framework for success, provides associates with clear and consistent expectations at every experience level.
• 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 & Engagement.

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 locations where this position is posted the annual salary is $150,000.