Product Liability Defense Attorney in San Francisco, CA

Law Firm

San Francisco, CA

Product Liability Defense Attorney in San Francisco, CA

Attorney

2-4 yrs required

No

Job Title: Associate - Aviation Liability (Product Liability)

Job Responsibilities:
- Taking depositions, arguing motions, and attending court hearings and mediations as required.
- Drafting motions, pleadings, briefs, discovery requests and interrogatories, and other legal correspondence and litigation documents.
- Conducting complex and rigorous legal research and analysis, and drafting memoranda.
- Preparing status reports and recommendations to clients.
- Reviewing document collections in preparation for litigation.
- Working on all aspects of litigation, from the initial responsive pleading through trial.

Education and Experience Information:
- The candidate should have 2-4 years of experience in litigation.
- Experience in the field of aviation and/or products liability is ideal.
- Preferred candidates will have excellent academic credentials and work history.
- The candidate should have Discovery and Law and Motion experience.
- Experience in State and Federal court is required.

Essential Skills & Experience:
- Superior writing and analytical skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle matters of a highly sensitive nature.
- Ability to handle time-sensitive matters, sometimes several simultaneously.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
- Capable of working within a team.

Salary Information:
The salary range for this position is $150,000-$180,000. This range considers factors such as skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The range estimate does not reflect the geographic differential associated with the position's location, and it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range. Compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case.

Benefits:
Benefits offered include student loan reimbursement, flexible time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401K Safe Harbor contribution, Life/AD&D Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Supplemental Medical Accident Insurance, Supplemental Critical Illness Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Pet Insurance, Commuter Benefits, and more.

Firm Overview:
Law firm is a leading global law firm that helps organizations navigate risk and maximize opportunity in key sectors like insurance, aviation, marine, construction, energy, trade, and natural resources. With nearly 70 offices worldwide, the firm offers a comprehensive range of legal services and advice. The firm is committed to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability, using its legal skills to support communities through pro bono work, volunteering, and charitable partnerships.

Values:
- Work as one: A globally connected team with a firm-first mentality.
- Excel with clients: Delivering unique excellence for clients.
- Celebrate difference: Believing that differences result in greater achievement.
- Act boldly: Seeking new opportunities and taking action.

Equal Opportunity:
The law firm is an equal opportunity employer that encourages applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. The firm supports fairness and prohibits discrimination, fostering an environment where everyone can excel.

Additional Information:
This job description may be amended based on the changing needs of the business. The firm considers qualified applicants with criminal histories or arrest and conviction records in accordance with legal requirements.