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Barnes & Thornburg LLP · 2 weeks ago

Product Liability Litigation Associate

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Barnes & Thornburg LLP is an AmLaw 100 law firm with 23 offices nationwide. They are seeking a Product Liability Litigation Associate to join their Chicago office, focusing on complex product liability cases and supporting clients in litigation across various courts.

Legal

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

2–4 years of complex product liability litigation experience at a law firm

Experience defending clients in Illinois state court (required) and Federal court (preferred)

Preferred background includes work involving pharmaceutical products, medical devices, and consumer health or other consumer-facing products

Proficient in all phases of litigation, including discovery, depositions, motion drafting, court hearings, trial preparation and/or trial participation (a plus)

Outstanding writing, research, and analytical skills

Strong academic credentials

Be highly motivated to join an active trial practice

Demonstrate initiative and a readiness to take ownership of client matters

Possess strong interpersonal skills and thrive in a large, collaborative team environment

Be admitted to the Illinois bar (required)

Qualification

Product liability litigationIllinois state court experienceFederal court experiencePharmaceutical products experienceMedical devices experienceLitigation phases proficiencyResearch skillsAnalytical skillsAcademic credentialsIllinois bar admissionOutstanding writing skillsInterpersonal skillsTeam collaboration

Required

2–4 years of complex product liability litigation experience at a law firm

Experience defending clients in Illinois state court

Outstanding writing, research, and analytical skills

Strong academic credentials

Be admitted to the Illinois bar

Preferred

Experience defending clients in Federal court

Preferred background includes work involving pharmaceutical products, medical devices, and consumer health or other consumer-facing products

Proficient in all phases of litigation, including discovery, depositions, motion drafting, court hearings, trial preparation and/or trial participation

Company

Barnes & Thornburg LLP

In an evolving business landscape, we stand ready at a moment’s notice, adapting with agility and precision to achieve your highest goals.

Founded in 1982

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.btlaw.com/

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