Litigation Partner / Counsel - Product Liability

Top, AmLaw 100 National Litigation Leader

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Salary: $250,000 - $400,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a litigation-focused law firm built to handle complex, high-risk matters for sophisticated organizations. Our practice spans the full lifecycle of disputes, from early risk evaluation through trial and appeal, with a strong emphasis on strategy, efficiency, and sound judgment. We work on matters involving technical, regulatory, and business-driven issues where outcomes matter. Our teams are collaborative and experience-driven, giving lawyers meaningful opportunities to contribute to case development and client engagement. We value clear thinking, practical advocacy, and the ability to manage complexity without losing sight of the bigger picture.

Why join us?

We offer a professional environment where lawyers are given responsibility, mentorship, and room to grow. Attorneys work closely with experienced practitioners and gain hands-on exposure to substantive matters early in their careers. Development is built into day-to-day practice through direct feedback, training, and collaboration rather than rigid hierarchy. We emphasize quality work, efficiency, and trust over unnecessary formality. Our culture is collegial, grounded, and supportive, with a focus on long-term growth, teamwork, and delivering consistently strong results for clients.

Job Details

We are seeking a Litigation Partner or Counsel to join our product liability and mass tort practice in Washington, DC. This role is focused on high-stakes, complex litigation involving scientific, medical, and technical issues, often across multiple jurisdictions.

We are looking for someone who can step into ongoing matters and contribute immediately to case strategy, discovery, expert development, and trial preparation. This is a hands-on role working closely with experienced trial teams on large-scale product liability and mass tort matters.

Responsibilities

Support and manage complex product liability and mass tort litigation, including multi-jurisdictional matters
Contribute to MDL proceedings, including strategy, discovery, and coordination across cases
Lead and manage fact and expert discovery, including depositions and case development
Work closely with expert witnesses on scientific and causation issues, including preparation for admissibility challenges
Participate in trial preparation and trial teams in high-exposure matters
Draft and argue substantive motions, including dispositive and expert-related motions
Collaborate with internal teams and clients to develop litigation strategy across multiple matters

Qualifications

Significant experience handling complex litigation matters at a law firm or comparable platform
Background in product liability, mass tort, or other multi-party litigation strongly preferred
Experience with MDL proceedings and/or coordinated litigation
Strong experience working with expert witnesses and scientific or technical issues
Trial experience or meaningful trial preparation experience
Ability to manage multiple matters and work effectively across teams

Requirements

Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (DC admission or ability to waive in preferred)
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-stakes litigation environment
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively

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