Jobs at Barnes & Thornburg

Represent clients in California state and federal commercial litigation matters through all phases, including discovery, depositions, motion drafting, hearings, and trial preparation. Conduct legal research, writing, and analysis; manage client matters; collaborate with a trial-focused team; and demonstrate strong initiative and interpersonal skills. California Bar admission and six or more years of law firm litigation experience are required, along with strong academic credentials.

Represents clients in commercial litigation matters in California state and federal courts. Responsibilities include managing discovery, taking depositions, drafting motions, conducting hearings, preparing for trial, researching and writing legal documents, analyzing complex issues, and assuming responsibility for client matters while collaborating with a large trial team.

Supports attorneys throughout commercial litigation matters, including discovery, motion practice, hearings, arbitration, and trial. Prepares and files pleadings in California state and federal courts using PACER/ECF, manages case files and deadlines, coordinates document collection and production, and assists with drafting, deposition preparation, exhibits, and trial logistics. The role requires independent management of complex matters, strong organization, communication, research, and litigation support skills.

Support Client Growth Managers by executing business development and marketing initiatives for assigned practice groups. Conduct research, prepare pitches and RFP responses, manage legal experience collection, coordinate events and thought leadership, track ROI and budgets, and collaborate with communications, PR, events, and design teams to drive new business and cross-selling opportunities.

Provides comprehensive legal and operational support for high-volume product liability and mass tort settlements. Manages claims data, settlement documents, databases, deadlines, payment requests, reporting, court filings, and claim assessments. Coordinates with attorneys, clients, opposing counsel, settlement administrators, and vendors. Conducts legal research, reviews settlement agreements, supports lien resolution and Medicare reporting, and ensures compliance with client, court, firm, legal, and ethical requirements.

Support litigation practice in California courts, assist with documents, manage deadlines, conduct legal research, and collaborate with teams.

The Litigation Paralegal supports attorneys in litigation phases, conducting research, filing documents, managing case files, and assisting with trial preparations.

The Product Liability Litigation Associate will handle complex litigation involving product liability, including discovery, depositions, and trial preparation. A strong motivation for trial work and California Bar admission are essential.

Provide administrative support for law firm case teams: manage and distribute case documents, maintain files in iManage/L-drive, handle correspondence, time entry proofreading, invoices, travel and visas, and coordinate workflow for short- and long-term projects while prioritizing tasks and assisting paralegals and attorneys.

Lead and manage complex product liability, mass tort, and toxic tort settlements from negotiation through claims administration and program closure. Negotiate and draft settlement documents, develop settlement structures and eligibility, oversee claims review teams, resolve liens and claimant disputes, perform claims data analysis, and ensure compliant settlement fund governance and reporting.

Represent corporate policyholders in complex insurance coverage litigation, arbitrations, and disputes (D&O, Cyber, RWI, CGL, Environmental, E&O, Property/BI). Advise clients on recovery strategy, analyze policies and endorsements, draft pleadings and memoranda, coordinate with insurers/brokers/defense counsel, and support all litigation phases including discovery and trial preparation.

Represent clients in California state and federal courts through all litigation phases including discovery, depositions, motion drafting, and hearings. Participate in trial preparation, draft motions, and appear at hearings. Demonstrate strong writing, research, and analytical skills, assume client responsibility, work collaboratively on a trial-focused team. California Bar admission required.