[Hiring] Product Liability Attorney @Morrison & Foerster, LLP

Role Description

MoFo is a destination law firm for talented, ambitious attorneys who value collaboration, teamwork, and commitment to excellence. We are known around the world not only for delivering innovative yet practical client service but also for serving as an incubator for our top-notch talent.

We defend product manufacturers, suppliers, and resellers as trial and global coordinating counsel in product liability and toxic tort cases. Our clients lead cutting-edge industries, such as:

• AI/robotics
• Automotive and autonomous vehicles
• Consumer products
• Food and wine
• Connected products
• Medical devices
• Pharmaceutical
• Retail and cosmetics
• Technology

You are a high performer with at least 6+ years of experience looking for a reduced schedule (1,700 hours), remote, non-partnership track position with the following:

• Products Liability or Commercial Litigation (required)
• Manages cases with a high degree of autonomy
• Strong case management skills, work ethic, and team-oriented attitude
• Excellent client service skills
• Drafting briefs, correspondence, and responding to written discovery
• Managing document collection, review, and production
• Causation and/or failure analysis
• Multidistrict litigation and/or coordinated state proceedings
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Active member of the bar in the state in which you reside and in a state in which we have an office or are eligible to waive into one of those states
• Willing to work on west coast time if not located in the west coast region of the U.S.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Products Liability or Commercial Litigation
• Strong case management skills
• Excellent client service skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Active bar membership in relevant states

Requirements

• Manage cases with a high degree of autonomy
• Draft briefs, correspondence, and respond to written discovery
• Manage document collection, review, and production
• Conduct causation and/or failure analysis
• Handle multidistrict litigation and/or coordinated state proceedings
• Willingness to work on west coast time if applicable

Benefits

• A variety of options for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options
• Tax-free health accounts: HSA and FSA
• 401(k) or Roth 401(k) plans
• Global wellness program, including free access to health care advocates
• Flex Time Away and reduced schedule arrangements
• Paid annual fees for primary state bar registration, and up to two professional associations
• Dedicated in-house pro bono counsel
• Matching gift programs for law school and charitable organization donations

Company Description

MoFo consistently receives top-tier rankings from leading directories and publications, speaking to our legal capabilities, dedication to creating an inclusive workplace, and commitment to our communities.

MoFo empowers its lawyers at every level to take ownership of their careers and is transparent about what it takes to succeed and advance at the firm.

MoFo Navigate, our mentoring and sponsorship programs, takes a holistic approach to professional growth.

MoFo NEXT, our dedicated Center for Career Advancement, offers services such as career visioning, crafting communication materials, executive presence resources, interview techniques, and networking skills.