Litigation Staff Attorney

Litigation Staff Attorney

Barnes & Thornburg LLP , an AmLaw 100 firm nationally recognized for its product liability and mass tort litigation, seeks an experienced and strategic Staff Attorney to support our litigation practice in California state and federal courts, with an emphasis on defending cases involving consumer health products and other consumer goods. The ideal candidate will have strong legal research and writing skills, excellent judgment, the ability to independently manage deadlines and assignments, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced law firm environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist litigation teams with all aspects of litigation in California state and federal courts, including motion practice, discovery, depositions and document review.
• Prepare initial drafts of motions and pleadings, and assemble supporting documentation.
• Conduct legal research, prepare case summaries, and assist with trial preparation.
• Draft, review, and respond to discovery related documents such as requests for production, answers, demurrers, motions to strike, etc.
• Independently prepare for and take the lead on plaintiff and other fact witness depositions (typically via Zoom).
• Assist with document review in Relativity and other review platforms; conduct responsiveness and privilege analysis, create and run searches and analytical queries, manage coding and assist with production.
• Prepare fact summaries, case chronologies, and case analyses to support motions, hearings, and trial strategy.
• Collaborate with supervising attorneys and colleagues to support litigation strategy and case management.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA‑accredited law school and admission in good‑standing with the Bar of California is required.
• Minimum 2+ years of litigation experience in both California state and federal courts.
• Experience with product liability and mass tort litigation preferred, but candidates with personal injury, medical malpractice, or commercial litigation experience will also be considered.
• Experience taking plaintiff and other fact witness depositions.
• Experience handling written discovery, pleadings and motions and conducting legal research.
• Effective communicator with excellent project management skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive and collaborative mindset, with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and innovation.
• Strong organizational skills, analytical ability, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Hours and Salary

This position will be full‑time, and can be either in‑office or 100% remote, based on the preference of the candidate.

The annual salary for this position will be $140,000-$200,000, commensurate with experience.

Equal Employment and Opportunity Statement

Barnes & Thornburg is committed to equal employment opportunity in both principle and as a matter of policy. We will recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate and provide benefits to all applicants and employees without regard to ancestry, sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, religion, religious creed, mental and/or physical disability, medical condition, military and/or veteran’s status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all recruiting, hiring, promotions, upgrades, layoffs, compensation, benefits, terminations and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The firm complies fully with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws.

Compensation

$140K – $200K, offers Bonus

Additional compensation and benefits include bonus eligibility, health/welfare benefits, retirement plan, and paid time off. The range displayed is specifically for positions performed in those cities/states and may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the following: local market data and ranges; an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience; and certain degrees, licensing, and certifications.