Counsel – Drug, Device and Consumer Products

The role

The Counsel will manage complex drug, medical device, consumer product, and product liability litigation matters. This role involves developing litigation strategy, drafting legal work, and advocating for clients.

What you will do

• Manage significant aspects of complex drug, medical device, consumer product and/or product liability matters from inception through resolution.
• Develop and execute litigation strategies in collaboration with partners and clients.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery responses, memoranda, and other substantive work product.
• Prepare for and participate in depositions, hearings, oral arguments, mediations, and other proceedings.
• Analyze scientific, medical, technical, and factual evidence.
• Manage discovery and coordinate with eDiscovery professionals and vendors.
• Work with expert witnesses and consultants on case development and trial preparation.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding case status, strategy, and risks.
• Supervise, mentor and delegate assignments to associates and other legal professionals.
• Contribute to trial preparation and trial execution.

Required qualifications

• J.D. from accredited law school
• Admission to and in good standing with applicable state bar(s)
• 8+ years of relevant experience in drug, medical device, consumer product, product liability, toxic tort, or related complex litigation
• Excellent organization, detail orientation, problem-solving, and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a fast-paced, high-performing team
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage significant litigation responsibilities and exercise sound strategic judgment
• Strong aptitude for emerging legal AI tools for document review, analysis, eDiscovery among other applications
• Experience handling complex scientific, medical, technical, or expert-driven issues
• Strong deposition, motion practice, discovery, and case-management experience
• Strong client-management and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• CA state court trial experience

Nice to have

• Experience managing asbestos or talc litigation
• MDL experience
• Trial preparation and/or trial execution experience

About the company

Barnes & Thornburg is an equal employment opportunity employer.