Litigation Of Counsel (Pharmaceutical/Medical Device)

Job Description

Locations:

Atlanta, GA Austin, TX Baltimore, MD Boston, MA Chicago, IL Dallas, TX Houston, TX Los Angeles, CA Miami, FL New York, NY Palo Alto, CA Philadelphia, PA Phoenix, AZ Raleigh, NC Reston, VA San Diego, CA San Francisco, CA Seattle, WA Short Hills, NJ Washington, DC Wilmington, DE

Direct Counsel is seeking a Litigation Of Counsel to join a top-tier Am Law firm with a national presence.

This firm is looking for an attorney with extensive experience in legal writing and a strong background in pharmaceutical/medical device Daubert and Rule 702 motions practice. This is a hybrid role and can be based in any of the firm’s U.S. offices listed above.

Key Responsibilities:

Draft and review discovery responses, motions, briefs, and legal memoranda

Develop and implement case strategies in collaboration with the litigation team

Work directly with clients and expert witnesses

Supervise junior associates

Conduct factual investigation and assist in deposition preparation

Qualifications:

JD from a nationally recognized law school

Admission to practice in the jurisdiction of one of the firm’s U.S. offices (NY license preferred)

8+ years of litigation experience, ideally at an Am Law 100 firm

Deep experience in writing Rule 702 and Daubert briefs

Experience in product liability litigation, especially in the pharmaceutical or medical device sectors

Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-office teams

Additional Skills:

Strong business judgment and conceptual thinking

Outstanding organizational and communication skills

Ability to influence, lead, and mentor

Demonstrated management capabilities and persuasive communication

Work Environment:

Hybrid schedule with regular in-office presence and some flexibility for remote work

Compensation:

Expected base salary range: $400,000 – $500,000, depending on location and qualifications

Comprehensive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision coverage and 401(k)

Full-time

Hybrid remote