Barnes & Thornburg
Counsel – Drug, Device and Consumer Products
$290K–$460K
Los Angeles · Full-time · Posted Oct 9, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years of relevant experience.
- Education
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
About the job
Manages complex product liability litigation involving drugs, medical devices, consumer products, and related matters, from strategy and discovery through proceedings and resolution.
What you'll do
- Manage complex litigation matters and develop strategy with partners and clients.
- Draft substantive legal work; handle discovery, depositions, hearings, motions, and other proceedings.
- Work with clients and experts, analyze technical evidence, and supervise and mentor legal professionals.
What they ask for
- J.D. from an accredited law school and admission in good standing to applicable state bar(s).
- 8+ years of relevant experience in drug, medical device, consumer product, product liability, toxic tort, or related complex litigation.
- California state court trial experience.
- Strong litigation skills, including deposition, motion practice, discovery, and case management; experience handling complex scientific, medical, technical, or expert-driven issues.
Nice to have
- Experience managing asbestos or talc litigation.
- MDL experience; trial preparation and/or trial execution experience.
Pay
$290K – $460K (base salary); Offers Bonus
Tools
emerging legal AI tools, eDiscovery
AI focus
Use emerging legal AI tools for document review, analysis, eDiscovery, and other applications.
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