Litigation Associate – Product Liability & Mass Torts

TalentoHC is partnering with a nationally recognized litigation practice seeking a Litigation Associate to join its Product Liability & Mass Torts team in Los Angeles. This is an exceptional opportunity for a junior-to-midlevel litigation associate looking to build a sophisticated trial practice while working on high-profile product liability, mass tort, multidistrict litigation (MDL), and class action matters. The team represents leading manufacturers across a broad range of industries, including pharmaceutical, medical device, automotive, and consumer products. Unlike many large litigation practices, this team operates with a lean staffing model, providing associates with meaningful responsibility early in their careers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with partners and senior litigators on complex product liability and mass tort litigation.
• Manage substantive responsibilities in individual actions, multidistrict litigation (MDLs), class actions, and other complex civil disputes.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation-related documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategy.
• Participate in discovery, including document review, depositions, and witness preparation.
• Assist with trial preparation and support trial teams in federal and state courts.
• Work directly with clients and experts to deliver exceptional legal representation.
• Maintain the highest standards of client service while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in California (or eligibility to practice in California).
• 2–4 years of experience in complex litigation at a large law firm.
• Strong interest in developing a practice focused on product liability and mass tort litigation.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Outstanding academic credentials.
• Resume, law school transcript, and writing sample are required as part of the application process.

What We're Looking For

• A motivated litigator eager to take on meaningful responsibility early in their career.
• Someone who enjoys solving complex legal issues and developing litigation strategy.
• A collaborative team player who thrives in a high-performing environment.
• Strong analytical thinker with exceptional attention to detail.
• An attorney committed to delivering outstanding client service while continuing to develop as a trial lawyer.

Pay

Base Salary: $235,000–$310,000 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, internal equity, market conditions, and other job-related factors permitted by law.