Product Liability Attorney
MB Attorney Search LLC, Chicago, IL, United States
A leading national law firm is seeking a Product Liability Attorney with 4–7 years of experience to join its newly established Chicago office.
This is a unique opportunity to join a highly active litigation practice at the ground‑floor stage of a growing office, while benefiting from the support and resources of a deep bench of experienced litigators across the firm’s national platform.
This position is ideal for an attorney who enjoys fast‑paced litigation work and wants to develop within a collaborative environment that offers strong mentorship, meaningful responsibility, and a clear path to partnership.
This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, though candidates should be comfortable working in the firm’s downtown Chicago office as needed to collaborate with colleagues and support case teams.
Responsibilities
Defend clients in product liability matters with a focus on
toxic tort
and
asbestos litigation .
Manage all phases of complex litigation, including case strategy, discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation.
Work closely with partners and national litigation teams on sophisticated matters involving significant exposure.
Communicate with clients, experts, and co‑counsel in the development of case strategy.
Support the continued growth of the firm’s litigation presence in Chicago.
Qualifications
4–7 years of experience in product liability, toxic tort, or asbestos litigation.
Strong litigation skills, including written advocacy, discovery management, and motion practice.
Experience handling complex, high‑volume litigation matters.
Excellent academic credentials and strong analytical and writing skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team‑oriented environment.
Illinois bar admission required or the ability to obtain promptly.
Benefits
Ground‑floor opportunity to join a newly launched Chicago office.
Extremely busy practice with a strong pipeline of work.
Reasonable billable hour expectation (1,920 hours).
Support from a national team of experienced litigators.
Clear and achievable path to partnership.
Collaborative culture focused on mentorship and professional development.
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This is a unique opportunity to join a highly active litigation practice at the ground‑floor stage of a growing office, while benefiting from the support and resources of a deep bench of experienced litigators across the firm’s national platform.
This position is ideal for an attorney who enjoys fast‑paced litigation work and wants to develop within a collaborative environment that offers strong mentorship, meaningful responsibility, and a clear path to partnership.
This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, though candidates should be comfortable working in the firm’s downtown Chicago office as needed to collaborate with colleagues and support case teams.
Responsibilities
Defend clients in product liability matters with a focus on
toxic tort
and
asbestos litigation .
Manage all phases of complex litigation, including case strategy, discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation.
Work closely with partners and national litigation teams on sophisticated matters involving significant exposure.
Communicate with clients, experts, and co‑counsel in the development of case strategy.
Support the continued growth of the firm’s litigation presence in Chicago.
Qualifications
4–7 years of experience in product liability, toxic tort, or asbestos litigation.
Strong litigation skills, including written advocacy, discovery management, and motion practice.
Experience handling complex, high‑volume litigation matters.
Excellent academic credentials and strong analytical and writing skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team‑oriented environment.
Illinois bar admission required or the ability to obtain promptly.
Benefits
Ground‑floor opportunity to join a newly launched Chicago office.
Extremely busy practice with a strong pipeline of work.
Reasonable billable hour expectation (1,920 hours).
Support from a national team of experienced litigators.
Clear and achievable path to partnership.
Collaborative culture focused on mentorship and professional development.
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