Product Liability Attorney

My client's Pittsburgh office is seeking a highly motivated and industrious attorney to work in the firm’s Product Liability practice group.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Investigate and evaluate product liability claims
• Conduct legal research regarding product liability law and federal regulations
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and legal memoranda
• Manage all phases of litigation, including depositions, hearings, mediation, arbitration, and trial
• Advise clients on risk management, compliance, recalls, and liability exposure
• Prepare witnesses and clients for testimony
• Maintain case files, billing records, and litigation deadlines
• Participate in Business Development activities

The ideal candidate must have the following skills for consideration: 

• 4–10 years of litigation experience preferred
• Experience with product liability, mass torts, personal injury, or complex civil
• Experience with active participation in depositions, oral arguments, and courtroom experiences
• Excellent academic credentials as well as strong organization, writing, and analytical skills
• Knowledge of county, state, and federal courts and related rules of civil procedures
• Strong attention to detail in all work, along with the ability to manage multiple files and to prioritize workloads to effectively meet all deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with all levels of management, staff, and clients
• Forward thinking, organized, and a team player
• Ability to independently solve problems and exercise sound judgment with minimal direction 

All resume submissions are confidential, if you would like more information, please email me at sierra.ragland@gogpac.com.