Senior Associate Attorney – Product Liability Defense

Jobot; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Associate-level Products Liability Defense Attorney in Chicago to handle high-stakes defense work from intake through resolution. The role focuses on complex, multi-party matters with substantial responsibility, including motion practice and expert strategy.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of products liability defense experience, a J.D., and Illinois bar admission. This is an in-person position with potential flexibility to accommodate client needs.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of products liability defense litigation experience.
• J.D. from an accredited law school; active Illinois bar admission.
• Experience with complex, multi-party products liability matters.
• Deposition experience as the primary examiner.
• Substantive motion practice experience.
• Strong writing.
• Chicago-based; this is an in-person role with flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage discovery across complex, multi-party matters
• Draft and argue dispositive motions, Daubert challenges, and pretrial motions
• Develop expert witness strategy in technical product defect and causation disputes
• Take and defend depositions of fact and expert witnesses
• Advise clients on case strategy and litigation risk
• Mentor junior associates and manage portions of case teams
• Work across industries including pharma, medical devices, automotive, and consumer products

Skills

Deposition experience

Legal writing

Case management

Oral advocacy

Mentoring juniors

In-person role

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Illinois bar admission

Job description

Jobot is seeking an Associate-level Products Liability Defense Attorney in Chicago to handle high-stakes defense work from intake through resolution. The role focuses on complex, multi-party matters with substantial responsibility, including motion practice and expert strategy.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of products liability defense experience, a J.D., and Illinois bar admission. This is an in-person position with potential flexibility to accommodate client needs.