Consumer Product Litigation Associate

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate with 3-6 years of experience to join its Consumer Law, Finance & Class Action Practice Group in Palo Alto, CA. The role involves handling sophisticated consumer product safety, regulatory enforcement, and litigation matters, with a particular focus on U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) proceedings.

Duties

• Advise and represent manufacturers, importers, distributors, and retailers on consumer product safety and regulatory compliance issues.


• Manage CPSC investigations, enforcement proceedings, product recalls, remediation matters, and regulatory reporting obligations.


• Handle product liability, class action, and complex consumer-related litigation, including researching and drafting pleadings and motions.


• Manage written and document discovery, prepare for and participate in depositions, and assist with hearings and trial.


• Advise clients on government investigations, regulatory compliance, and remediation strategies in a collaborative, client-focused environment.


 

Requirements

• Meaningful experience with consumer product safety, consumer protection, regulatory enforcement, or complex litigation matters.


• Experience gained in private practice, government service, or a combination of both is required.


• Ability to manage multiple workstreams with sound judgment, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.


• Must be an active member in good standing of the Bar of the jurisdiction(s) where admitted to practice.


 

Education

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials.


 

Certifications

• Active member in good standing of the Bar of the jurisdiction(s) where admitted to practice.


• Timely admission to the Bar of the jurisdiction in which the hiring office is located is required as a condition of employment.


 

Skills

• Experience with the CPSC, the Consumer Product Safety Act, or other federal or state consumer protection laws and regulatory agencies is strongly preferred.


• Persuasive legal writing and oral advocacy skills.


• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational abilities.


 

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance


• 401(k) Retirement


• Disability and Life insurance


• Adoption Assistance


• Backup Care for Dependents


 

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
228 Hamilton Ave, 3rd Floor
Palo Alto
California
United States 94301
Phone : (650) 752-1500
Fax : (213) 895-7306