Litigation Attorney – Product Liability (Associate or Of Counsel) at db_b875d025731feea5a308bba40eb6e1b7 in Minneapolis, MN
- Company: db_b875d025731feea5a308bba40eb6e1b7
- Location: Minneapolis, MN
- Posted: Sep 17, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: Associate range: $250,000–$370,000; Of Counsel range: $400,000–$500,000
- Experience: 8+ years
Overview
Direct Counsel is seeking a litigation attorney to join a leading national firm with openings at both the mid-level associate and of counsel levels. Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, Northfield, Palo Alto, Philadelphia, Phoenix, …
Job description
- Direct Counsel is seeking a litigation attorney to join a leading national firm with openings at both the mid-level associate and of counsel levels.
- Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, Northfield, Palo Alto, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Raleigh, Reston, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Short Hills, Washington, Wilmington
- The firm is looking for attorneys with strong legal writing skills and substantial experience in pharmaceutical and medical device product liability matters, particularly involving Daubert and Rule 702 motions practice. Candidates should have a background in complex litigation and be comfortable handling a range of responsibilities, including:
- Drafting and reviewing motions, briefs, memoranda, and discovery responses
- Developing case strategy and working with experts
- Assisting with fact development and depositions
- Communicating with clients and supervising junior attorneys
Responsibilities
- Drafting and reviewing motions, briefs, memoranda, and discovery responses
- Developing case strategy and working with experts
- Assisting with fact development and depositions
- Communicating with clients and supervising junior attorneys
Requirements
- Mid-Level Associate
- 3–5+ years of litigation experience, ideally from an Am Law 100 firm
- Demonstrated experience with Rule 702 and Daubert issues
- Product liability and pharmaceutical/medical device experience preferred
- Of Counsel
- 8+ years of litigation experience, preferably in an Am Law 100 environment
- Extensive brief writing experience on Daubert and Rule 702 motions
- Background in products liability litigation required; pharma/medical device is a plus
- JD from a nationally recognized law school
- Admission to practice in the jurisdiction of the office location
- Strong analytical, writing, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively or independently
Skills
Required
- Strong legal writing skills
Benefits
- Associate range: $250,000–$370,000, depending on location and experience
- Of Counsel range: $400,000–$500,000, depending on location and experience
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision and 401(k)