Products Liability & Mass Torts Associate — Newport Beach

Leading national law firm seeks a lateral associate to join its Products Liability & Mass Torts practice in the Newport Beach office. The group handles complex, high‑stakes litigation including multi‑jurisdictional matters and MDLs; the role emphasizes active case work from discovery through trial.

Day‑to‑day responsibilities include motion practice, drafting and editing pleadings and briefs, managing discovery, preparing witness interview memoranda, taking and defending depositions, and supporting trial and arbitration preparation. Candidates will join a team that handles coordinated, large‑scale product liability and class/mass tort matters.

• 4–6 years post‑qualification litigation experience (complex civil litigation preferred)
• Demonstrated trial preparation and deposition experience; strong motion and brief drafting skills
• Experience with product liability, mass torts, MDLs or multi‑jurisdiction litigation is highly desirable
• Clerkship experience preferred; excellent academics and strong written and oral advocacy skills