Hybrid Of Counsel – Litigation, Product Liability

at DLA Piper

• Job title: Of Counsel – Litigation, Product Liability
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: $400,000 - $500,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Postgraduate Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, New York City, United States

About the role

• Of Counsel litigation position at DLA Piper handling product liability, Rule 702/Daubert motions and supervising associates.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and drafting discovery responses, briefs, motions, and memoranda
• Communicating with clients
• Supervising associates
• Working with experts
• Assisting with fact development and depositions
• Helping develop case strategy
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product
• Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required
• Foster positive work relationships and comply with firm policies
• Participate in digital/virtual conference calls and meetings as needed

Requirements

• JD
• Strong academic credentials from nationally recognized schools
• Admitted to practice in the jurisdiction in which you are applying
• Candidates licensed to practice law in New York are encouraged to apply
• 8+ years of experience (preferably gained while practicing at an AmLaw 100 firm)
• Extensive experience writing briefs, including specifically Rule 702 of the Federal Rules of Evidence and Daubert issues
• Experience with products liability litigation
• Experience with pharmaceutical and medical device industry a plus
• Strong legal writing skills
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Research and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands
• Applicants must provide a cover letter, resume, transcript, and a writing sample not substantially edited by anyone other than the applicant

Benefits

• comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Hybrid - Regular in-office presence with some flexibility for work-from-home