Remote - Products Liability Litigation Attorney (Practice Attorney)

Locations: REMOTE however candidates must be located within driving distance of Seattle, WA | Palo Alto, CA | Los Angeles, CA | San Diego, CA | San Francisco, CA
Salary: $170,000–$200,000

Direct Counsel is seeking a Products Liability Litigation Counsel to join a leading global law firm's Product Liability practice. This opportunity is designed for a senior attorney with at least 15 years of experience who is seeking a non-partnership-track position and has substantial experience in products liability and/or complex commercial litigation.

The successful candidate will manage sophisticated litigation matters with a high degree of autonomy and will work with clients across cutting-edge industries, including AI and robotics, automotive and autonomous vehicles, consumer products, food and wine, connected products, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, retail, cosmetics, and technology.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex products liability and commercial litigation matters with a high degree of autonomy.
• Defend product manufacturers, suppliers, and resellers in high-stakes litigation.
• Draft briefs, correspondence, discovery responses, and other litigation documents.
• Manage written discovery, including drafting and responding to discovery requests.
• Oversee document collection, review, and production.
• Analyze causation and failure-related issues.
• Handle matters involving multidistrict litigation and/or coordinated state proceedings.
• Develop and execute case strategy throughout all phases of litigation.
• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and other members of the litigation team.
• Provide strategic and practical legal advice to clients.
• Maintain strong client relationships and provide exceptional client service.
• Manage multiple complex matters while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality work product.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• At least 15 years of legal experience.
• Products liability or commercial litigation experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex litigation matters.
• Strong case management skills and ability to take ownership of matters.
• Experience drafting briefs, correspondence, and responses to written discovery.
• Experience managing document collection, review, and production.
• Experience with causation and/or failure analysis.
• Experience with multidistrict litigation and/or coordinated state proceedings.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Exceptional client service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong work ethic and team-oriented approach.
• Active bar membership in the state where the candidate resides and in Washington or California required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary of $170,000–$200,000, depending on experience, qualifications, location, and other applicable factors.
• Potential discretionary bonus.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options.
• Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits, including adoption and fertility benefits.
• Backup childcare and elder care.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans.
• Global wellness program and Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible time-away and reduced-schedule arrangements.
• Paid annual fees for primary state bar registration and up to two professional associations.
• Pro bono opportunities and dedicated in-house pro bono support.
• Matching gift programs for law school and charitable organization donations.
• Mentoring, sponsorship, and career development resources.