Product Liability Associate Attorney
Mid-Level Products Liability Litigation Associate (AmLaw Top 50 Firm)
Locations: San Diego * San Francisco * Los Angeles * Palo Alto * Denver * New York * Seattle
Experience Level: 3-5 Years
My Client: AmLaw Top 50 Firm
Compensation: Cravath Scale, 260k-365k Base Salary
About the Opportunity
My client, an internationally recognized AmLaw firm with a premier national litigation platform, is seeking a mid-level associate to join its Products Liability and Product Life Cycle Litigation Practice. This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney seeking to elevate their practice, work with industry-leading clients in a client facing role, and take a meaningful step forward in their career trajectory. They are known for setting their attorneys up for a fast track to partnership and transitioning their attorneys inhouse with their top clients. While globally integrated, they maintain a relatively non-hierarchical culture with an emphasis on associate development.
While attorneys coming from AmLaw 50-100 firms are strongly preferred, my client places greater emphasis on the depth and quality of your products liability experience than on your current firm's ranking. If you have strong, hands-on experience in sophisticated products liability matters and are seeking a significant advancement-both professionally and financially-this role merits your consideration.
The Practice
This group represents companies at every phase of the product life cycle and is a go-to resource for cutting-edge industries including:
- AI and robotics
- Automotive and autonomous vehicles
- Medical devices and pharmaceuticals
- Consumer products
- IoT, retail, and emerging technologies
Associates have the opportunity to work on complex, high-impact matters with global reach, supported by a collaborative, fully integrated team committed to excellence.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Candidates must have 3-5 years of experience that includes:
- Products Liability Litigation (required)
- Drafting briefs, motions, and discovery responses
- Taking and defending depositions
- Causation and/or failure analysis
- Experience with MDL or coordinated state proceedings
Additional qualifications:
- Active membership in the CA, CO, WA, or NY Bar
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Career Advancement: A transparent, structured development framework with continuous feedback, individualized mentoring, and clear criteria for progression.
- Competitive Compensation: Significant earning potential that will be a meaningful increase for many lateral candidates, particularly those coming from AmLaw 50-200 environments.
- Supportive Culture: A collegial environment with strong institutional investment in attorney growth and well-being.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Robust medical, wellness, parental leave, and family-care programs; bar membership support; professional development resources; and meaningful pro bono opportunities.
Who Should Apply
This role is ideal for attorneys who:
- Are ready to take the next step toward complex, nationally significant work
- Seek a sophisticated litigation practice with strong mentorship and visibility
- Want a platform with both professional support and high expectations
- Value being part of a firm that is genuinely committed to attorney development
- Are motivated by the opportunity for a substantial compensation increase (Cravath Pay) 260k-365k Base
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