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Job Title: Office Assistant (Contract)

Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA

Pay Rate: Up to $24/hour

Assignment Length: Contract through June 30

Schedule: Monday–Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM / Friday 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM (30-minute lunch)

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Project Coordinator to support project administration and operational coordination within a fast-paced environment. This role will assist with project documentation, communication, and tracking while working closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, production, and warehouse operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage a high-volume shared inbox, responding to requests and routing inquiries to the appropriate teams.
• Communicate with internal teams through Microsoft Teams messaging to coordinate project updates and requests.
• Prepare and compile project documentation and packets, ensuring materials are complete and distributed accurately.
• Perform data entry and job code tracking, maintaining accurate records and project status updates.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel for sorting, filtering, and basic tracking of project data.
• Coordinate with engineering, production, and warehouse staff to help move projects through different stages.
• Maintain organized and accurate documentation, ensuring proper version control of project files.
• Provide general administrative and project support as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting technical, engineering, or manufacturing teams.
• Ability to review or interpret engineering drawings is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with NetSuite or similar ERP systems is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, especially when handling project numbers and job codes.
• Comfortable working in an operational or warehouse-adjacent environment.

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TCI PRECISION METALS | E-Z LOK

Divisions of Tool Components, Inc.

 |  MANAGER

Full-Time | On-Site | Gardena & Los Alamitos, CA | $100,000 – $130,000 DOE

TCI Precision Metals and E-Z LOK are sister divisions of Tool Components, Inc., a third-generation, family-owned manufacturing company founded in 1956.

TCI Precision Metals, headquartered in Gardena, CA, is a leading manufacturer and supplier of Machine-Ready Blanks—precision-ground and milled aluminum, stainless steel, carbon steel, and copper products that eliminate material prep for machine shops and OEMs nationwide.

E-Z LOK, based in Los Alamitos, CA, is a well-known brand of threaded inserts for metal, wood, and plastic—including the E-Z LOK™ solid wall, E-Z Coil™, E-Z Knife™, E-Z Hex™, E-Z Sonic™, and E-Z Press™ product lines—sold through a nationwide distributor network and direct e-commerce.

Both divisions hold ISO 9001 certification, and TCI additionally holds AS9100 certification. Together, they serve industries including aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductor, automotive, and general manufacturing.

We are looking for a hands-on Purchasing Manager to take full ownership of procurement across both TCI Precision Metals and E-Z LOK. This is an individual contributor role reporting directly to the Owner/President. You will split your time between both facilities—primarily based at TCI in Gardena with approximately one day per week at the E-Z LOK facility in Los Alamitos. You will be responsible for strategic sourcing, day-to-day purchasing, inventory optimization, supplier management, and cost reduction for both operations. The right person combines sharp negotiation skills with deep knowledge of metals and manufactured components supply chains, and is comfortable working across two distinct product lines and ERP environments. This is a high-impact role with real visibility—your decisions will directly affect margins, on-time delivery, and operational efficiency across the entire organization.

•       Build and maintain strong relationships with mills, metal distributors, and component suppliers across both TCI and E-Z LOK product lines

•       Monitor supplier performance for quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost competitiveness

•       Research, identify, evaluate, and onboard new vendors for raw materials, threaded insert components, packaging, and other supplies

•       Negotiate pricing, terms, lead times, freight terms, and consignment or exclusivity arrangements

•       Develop backup sourcing and disaster recovery strategies to ensure supply continuity for both divisions

•       Oversee daily purchasing of raw materials, MRO items, packaging, and other supplies for both TCI and E-Z LOK

•       Review and approve purchase orders within established dollar limits

•       Manage freight purchasing and freight claims

•       Ensure accurate order quantities, pricing, due dates, and vendor confirmations

•       Expedite late orders and manage material shortages across both facilities

•       Resolve PO discrepancies, invoice mismatches, and receiving issues

•       Help set and maintain min/max levels, reorder points, safety stock, and order policies for both divisions

•       Balance inventory availability against excess and obsolete stock

•       Coordinate buys based on demand forecasts, customer orders, production schedules, and seasonality

•       Support cycle count and inventory accuracy efforts where purchasing impacts inventory health

•       Work closely with production, planning, warehouse, sales, and customer service teams at both TCI and E-Z LOK

•       Ensure material availability to support manufacturing schedules without interruption at either facility

•       Prioritize purchases for urgent jobs, stockouts, and customer commitments

•       Communicate supply risks, delays, and allocation issues early and proactively

•       Coordinate with quality on supplier corrective actions and vendor quality issues

•       Ensure purchased materials meet specifications, certifications, and regulatory requirements (including AS9100 for TCI’s aerospace work)

•       Maintain vendor documentation including W-9s, insurance certificates, conflict minerals declarations, country-of-origin documentation, and RoHS/REACH compliance records as applicable

•       Drive cost reduction initiatives through negotiation, alternate sourcing, consolidation, and value analysis across both divisions

•       Track purchase price variance (PPV) and document savings

•       Review and respond to vendor price increases and market changes

•       Identify freight, packaging, and minimum order quantity improvements

•       Maintain accurate item and vendor purchasing data in the ERP systems (NetSuite & Epicor) for both TCI and E-Z LOK

•       Review and update lead times, costs, supplier records, and purchasing parameters

•       Leverage ERP/MRP outputs to plan and manage purchasing activity

•       Report on open POs, late deliveries, supplier scorecards, inventory position, and savings across both divisions

•       Serve as a backup for credit issues and order releases

•       Review POs for accuracy, detail, and lead time alignment

•       Manage bid buyouts and bid inventory processes

•       Purchase goods and services across the organization as needed

•       Lead the weekly SAT (Supply Action Team) meeting

•       Prepare and distribute material usage reports

•       Reduce spend significantly, YOY, for both companies in the first year on comparable volume

•       Improve supplier on-time delivery (OTD) metrics across both divisions

•       Increase inventory turns while maintaining service levels

•       Reduce stockout frequency across key materials and finished goods components

•       Decrease past-due purchase order backlog

•       Improve supplier quality performance and reduce vendor-related nonconformances

•       Reduce excess and obsolete inventory exposure

•       7–10+ years of purchasing experience in metals, manufacturing, or industrial distribution

•       Deep knowledge of metal raw materials (aluminum plate and sheet, stainless steel, carbon steel, copper) and/or manufactured component supply chains including mills, service centers, and distributors

•       Proven track record of negotiating pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers

•       Strong ERP proficiency—experience with NetSuite, Epicor, or similar manufacturing ERP systems

•       Solid understanding of MRP logic, inventory management principles, and demand planning

•       Experience managing supplier scorecards, corrective actions, and vendor qualification processes

•       High attention to detail with strong analytical skills and comfort working with data

•       Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

•       Self-directed and able to manage competing priorities across multiple facilities in a fast-paced environment

•       Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field

•       Experience in aerospace or defense supply chains with familiarity with AS9100 or similar quality standards

•       APICS CPIM, CSCP, or similar professional certification

•       Experience with e-commerce and distribution-based purchasing models

•       Familiarity with freight management, incoterms, and logistics optimization

•       Experience managing procurement across multiple sites or product lines

•       Competitive salary of $100,000 – $130,000 depending on experience

•       Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

•       401(k) with company match

•       Paid time off and holidays

•       A stable, family-owned company with nearly 70 years of history and strong values

•       Direct access to ownership and the ability to make a real impact across two thriving businesses

•       A collaborative, no-nonsense team environment where your work matters

The Opportunity

Broadreach Recruitment is supporting an international design-led manufacturing business in the appointment of a Procurement Project Manager to join their Operations team in Los Angeles.

This role is not a traditional buyer or purchasing position. We are looking for someone with experience in furniture OEM, interior fitout, or design-led manufacturing, ideally within custom or bespoke product environments.

The procurement function focuses on coordinating outsourced manufacturing, managing materials and production schedules across multiple suppliers. You will need to understand bills of materials (BOMs), product drawings, and how manufactured products are assembled, while using ERP/MRP systems to organise purchasing and project timelines.

Candidates whose experience is primarily in retail buying, commodity purchasing, or transactional procurement are unlikely to be suitable for this role.

The Role

You will act as the central procurement owner across assigned projects, working closely with Project Managers, Operations and suppliers to align purchasing with project timelines and budgets.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing all procurement activity across live projects
• Acting as procurement gatekeeper for scope, cost and timelines
• Planning and releasing purchase orders via ERP/MRP systems
• Driving cost-effective buying strategies to protect margins
• Ensuring Deliver In Full On Time (DIFOT) performance
• Maintaining structured weekly supplier communication
• Proactively managing lead times and supply chain risk
• Maintaining accurate reporting and procurement documentation

Performance Targets

This role operates with clear operational KPIs, including:

• DIFOT target: 95%
• 95% milestone adherence
• Snag cost target: 0.5% of sales
• Zero communication complaints
• 7-day average punch item completion

About You

Essential:

• Proven procurement or supply chain experience
• Strong ERP/MRP system experience
• Experience working within project-based manufacturing environments
• Strong organisational and analytical capability
• Excellent communication and vendor management skills

Desirable:

• Experience in furniture, engineered products, interiors or manufacturing
• Understanding of product drawings and technical specifications

You are:

• Detail-driven
• Commercially aware
• Process-oriented
• Comfortable operating against measurable KPIs
• Proactive and solution-focused

Additional Details

• Based in Los Angeles
• 07:30am – 4:30pm, Monday–Friday (42.5 hours per week)
• Exempt position
• Driver’s license and own vehicle required (mileage reimbursed)
• Employment is at-will

The Senior FF&E Specialist supports the backend of all new store construction tasks. This position purchases Panda store equipment, furniture fixture, building material and services in accordance with prescribed purchasing regulations and procedures. The Senior FF&E Specialist prepares routine bid specifications, issues bid requests, reviews quotations, interprets purchasing procedures to departments and vendors, acting as a liaison between user departments and vendors. This position manages vendor relations and conducts the training to internal and external teams. The Senior FF&E Specialist assists Director and Manager of FF&E to organize/update specifications and catalogs.

Job Responsibilities:

• Closely monitors each assigned project progress. Generates and issues purchase order (PO) and Change Order (CO) for owner supplied FF&E in time as policy and procedure requires, providing highly accurate purchase orders.
• Track purchase orders and follows up with supply vendors on FF&E availability and production schedule.
• Coordinate and support equipment deliveries, installation, and field support to the Project Management team.
• Support Operations with equipment inquiries.
• Assist with the close-out process to get FF&E contracts (PO) closed on time and within budget.
• Collect all necessary documents to close out the contracts.
• Coordinate with vendors, general contractors, and Project Managers on all FF&E related matters.
• Resolve any disputed payment request and service requests timely as policy procedure required.
• Manage the relationship with the vendors for alignment in Panda's philosophy and growth plans.
• Evaluate current and potential vendors in coordination with Design, Construction, and Supply Chains teams based on detailed specifications.
• Investigate complex inquiries related to vendors and fulfills requests from internal and external business contacts.
• Analyze project data to determine whether project is within budget and timeline and informs Project Management team.
• Train new FF&E associates and vendors on process and Panda management system.
• Assist FF&E Director or Manager for development equipment manual and training materials.
• Update and oversee distribution of the manual.

How We Reward You:

• Hybrid Work schedule
• 401K with company match
• Yearly bonus opportunity*
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance *
• On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic
• Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships
• Paid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays*
• Continuous education assistance and scholarships*
• Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance*
• Bereavement leave*

*Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associates

Your Background and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering or related field preferred
• Minimum five years of relevant experience, preferably in a retail/hospitality organization
• Successful completion of initial and periodically required trainings.
• Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.

Pay Range: P3: $90,000 - $126,500 / Annual

Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.

Panda Strong since 1983:

Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,300 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. Whether it's impacting our team or the communities we work in, we're proud to be an organization that embraces family values.

You're Wanted Here:

We value diversity in all forms and know the strength it brings. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to bloom, diverse points of view to be heard, and improves overall happiness. We like the sound of that.

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity, and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including but not limited to sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related conditions), gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. Additionally, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodations. If there is a reason you believe you require an accommodation, please reach out to our accommodation team via email at .

The Commercial Development Director, (internally known as Commercial Development Manager) will be responsible for business development activities and to identify, manage the initial qualification, and close through the signing of contracts for new business, concentrating on Biologics. This position is remote but aligned to FDB US site and ideally located in the West Coast region.

At FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies U.S.A., we're leading the charge in advancing tomorrow's medicines. If you want to be a part of life-impacting projects alongside today's most innovative biopharmaceutical companies, FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies could be the right place for you.

From our Bioprocess Innovation Center to our cGMP-compliant manufacturing site, we thrive on collaboration, creativity, and purpose. Whether your expertise lies in research, manufacturing, or production, you'll find a home here where your efforts directly improve patients' lives. Together, let's shape the future of healthcare.

Situated at the cross-section of Morrisville and Research Triangle Park (RTP), North Carolina, our site is at the heart of a booming biotech hub surrounded by top universities, vibrant communities, and various outdoor opportunities.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of \"giving our world more smiles.\"

The work we do at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies (FDB) has never been more important and we are looking for talented candidates to join us. We're growing our capabilities and looking for passionate, mission-driven people like you who want to make a real difference in people's lives. Join FDB and help create the next vaccine, cure, or gene therapy in partnership with some of the most innovative biopharma companies across the globe. Here, you'll work alongside and learn from some of the most dedicated scientists, engineers, and manufacturers in the industry. We're proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your passion, energy, and drive. This is what FDB calls Genki.

Join us and discover a community that thrives on diversity and never scares away from a complex challenge. Take the opportunity to work with some of the most dedicated scientists, engineers, and manufacturers in the industry. At FDB, you determine what's possible.

Major Activities And Responsibilities:

General Responsibilities:

• Know and understand FDB business and communicate that knowledge to potential customers
• Establish relationships with technical and business leaders and technical experts within FDB to ensure full and timely support for new business acquisition
• Ensure continuing flow of information to business and technical leaders about the territory, customer pipeline, and new business acquisition efforts
• Follow any procedures established for the Sales and Marketing team, such as Salesforce compliance, utilizing appropriate forms for client meetings, following proposal approval process, providing conference feedback using approved format, following procedures for travel booking, etc.
• Meet the objectives / targets outlined in the annual sales plan

Support Executive Director and Vice President Commercial Development in achieving departmental and company objectives:

• Assist in development of an overall company sales plan
• Provide regular updates on Territory and potential customers as required by management
• Help Marketing develop and maintain an attractive, timely and effective marketing message and appropriate promotional materials

Maintain knowledge of assigned territory and develop relationship with potential clients:

• Maintain awareness of potential market and business opportunities in the assigned geographic area (Territory)
• Prepare and keep current a marketing plan identifying potential customers, company pipeline, and key contacts in Territory
• Establish and maintain contact with decision-makers and influencers within companies in territory
• Stay abreast with latest development in territory, including rounds of financing, M&A, partnerships, clinical trials, etc.
• Keep current and potential clients informed about latest initiatives and events at FDB, such as investments in capacity, technology, acquisitions, innovation achievements, presentations at major industry events, etc.

Keep Salesforce database and Sharepoint up-to-date:

• Update Salesforce database timely with new contacts and new information about customer companies and opportunities.
• Regularly update the status and expected program start date for opportunities
• Maintain Sharepoint folders for clients including RFP and other technical documents received from clients, proposals and revisions, blueprints and revisions, and any other relevant information

Manage contract negotiations:

• Manage contractual agreement negotiations from issuing the contract template to contract signature
• Assure that contracts are negotiated and signed timely

Support existing programs:

• Stay aware of program status for existing clients in Territory
• Support the Program Management and execution team as required by management.
• Stay in regular contact with clients and maintain awareness of client pipeline and any potential follow up business; ensure that FDB is always considered for any new program from client portfolio
• Provide client with updates on new developments with FDB, such as new acquisitions or investment into capacity or technology, innovation programs, or participations in major industry events

Provide business leadership for proposal development:

• Lead clients business and technical conference calls and client visits; decide on call/visit participation and schedule calls and visits
• Lead business discussions with potential clients
• Oversee development of proposals and other responses to customers' inquiries (e.g. RFIs)
• Ensure that proposals fully address all clients' requests or questions, and are written clearly
• Write executive summary for proposal and deliver proposals to customers
• Ensure that proposals, blueprints are timely uploaded to Sharepoint; update Salesforce upon issuing of a proposal

Represent company at conferences, trade shows and other industry events:

• Develop conference/tradeshow attendance plan as part of Territory marketing plan.
• Deliver company presentations at conferences/trade shows when appropriate
• Interact with conference/trade show organizers to secure any presentation and speaking opportunities for technical or business experts
• Support technical or business experts during and after their presentations at events by interacting with audience and providing relevant information
• Actively seek new contacts with potential clients from Territory by attending their presentations and/or interacting at conference events.
• Maintain awareness of competitors presenting or exhibiting at conferences/trade shows; attend presentations and visits booths; report on new offering, any innovation project, and change in marketing or business strategy, new sales team members and new technical experts, etc.

Other Requirements:

• Be willing to travel to customers within their territory and to FDB sites in support of sales process. (Travel may average as much as 50% of time in any period and may include international travel.)
• Be able to interact with customers at different levels within the customer's organization from middle management through senior executives
• Possess analytical skills to evaluate and prioritize opportunities in their territory that are potential new business for FDB worldwide
• Continue development of technical and business knowledge about company offering and intra-company initiative, and sales process innovations,

Background Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required in science, engineering, or business preferred.
• Minimum two years of experience in sales for API contract manufacturing organization, or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum five years relevant experience in sales, marketing, business development, and/or technical biotechnology area.
• Prior P&L experience required.
• Knowledge of major legal issues confronting the biopharmaceutical industry and experience reviewing contracts.

Ability to work in an environment that requires teamwork and the entrepreneurial/start-up mentality of \"doing whatever it takes to get the job done\".

The US salary base range for this position is $140k to $210k + Sales Incentive Plan. The Sales Incentive Plan offers realistic on target earnings of $200k to $300k+. Pay within this range varies by work location?and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills,?and experience.

FDBU works with technical data, technology and materials that are subject to U.S. export laws and regulations. This position will require access to technical data

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• Assemble Product by referring to the Engineering Drawings The assembler will refer to Bill of Material's, sales / assembly drawings, and master comments from the QAD system and correctly interpret them. Assembler will evaluate product for correct performance and visual characteristics.
  
• Correctly interpret production documentation which includes work instructions, assembly processes and test procedures. Input test results into the First Pass Yield database and accurately complete First Article Inspection.
  
• Work as part of a team to achieve departmental goals. Should be able to meet the hourly targets set for the assigned area. Must attend daily morning huddles and All Hands Meetings, Update work station KPI
  
• Maintain work area in accordance with Safety policies and 5S principles. Apply continuous improvement techniques to the work area. Should adhere to PPE policies.
  
• Follow quality control checks to ensure products meets standards and report safety incidents and quality issues on the floor.
  

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• Must pass a basic Math and English test with 75% accuracy and dexterity test
  
• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent/GED, and ability to read and write English.
  
• Ability to read blueprints, use pneumatic and basic hand tools
  
• Ability to meet consistent attendance
  

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• Must be a quick learner and be able to follow procedures and written documentation to build product
  
• Willing to learn and complete audits on 5S, kanban, and participate in continuous improvement activities
  
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time. Position demands some repetitive motion tasks (pushing/pulling and gripping)
  
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
  

• Computer usage to the point of data input.

Los Angeles, CA / New York, NY

Consulting GenAI / Full-time / On-site

Qvest.US is seeking an experienced Project Manager in Technical Delivery, GenAI, and Change Management to join our growing GenAI practice. In this role, you will lead several technology and business consulting projects ranging from the implementation of AI solutions, to the formulation of organizational and AI process strategy, to PMO establishment. You will drive effective change management to ensure successful adoption, stakeholder alignment, and sustained value delivery. We are looking for an organized and industrious leader who will motivate teams and directly contribute to our growth.

• Lead project teams through all core project phases of GenAI implementation, including project setup, requirements gathering, design, development, testing and deployment.
• Facilitate workshops, provide status updates, and lead meetings across the executive levels of client organizations.
• Proactively identify risks and issues, and provide mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to internal growth initiatives including mentorship, recruitment, strategy and/or methodology enhancement.

• 5-7+ years System Implementation, SDLC, Integration, and Project Management experience
• Experience implementing AI/ML/GenAI systems
• 3+ years in consulting / professional services, big firm experience preferred
• 2+ years of experience with organizational change management (OCM), including creating strategies to shepherd an organization and stakeholders through a large-scale change
• Experience managing teams through client-facing activities such as requirements gathering, stakeholder workshops, and deliverable review/approval sessions
• Experience in project planning, including building and managing to project plans, budgeting, resource allocation, and reporting status to clients and internal teams
• Trained on process and/or technology methodologies (e.g. Lean Process Improvement, Six Sigma, Agile implementation, Waterfall model)
• System development life cycle (SDLC) experience
• Experience with presentation and spreadsheet tools, such as PowerPoint, Visio, and Excel
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, information systems, computer science, business administration, or other related fields

• Experience in Media & Entertainment and/or Consumer Products industries
• Experience at a large consulting firm (e.g., Accenture, Deloitte, EY, CapGemini, PWC)

We were founded on a culture of collaboration and inclusiveness, and this permeates each of our initiatives, both client-facing and internal. We offer a wide selection of benefits including medical, dental & vision, 401k matching and flexible vacation; we sponsor training to advance our teams' skill sets and we prioritize our employees' professional growth paths. Qvest.US is currently 350+ people strong and we've been recognized as a \"Best Place to Work,\" a \"Great Place to Work,\" \"Fastest Growing,\" and \"A Jewel.\"

Equal Employment Opportunity

Qvest is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qvest applies this stance to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including internships, at all levels of employment.

Job ID: 394071

Practice area:- Product Liability Defense

Product Liability Defense Associate Attorney (1–10+ Years Experience) – National Litigation Practice | United States

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Multiple nationally recognized litigation practices—including Am Law firms, respected mid-sized defense firms, and specialized product liability boutiques—are seeking a Product Liability Defense Associate Attorney (1–10+ years experience) to support growing litigation teams across the United States.

This Product Liability Defense Attorney opportunity offers exposure to high-stakes litigation involving consumer products, pharmaceuticals, automotive manufacturers, and technology companies. With increasing activity in complex product litigation and multidistrict litigation (MDL), firms are actively expanding their defense teams.

Attorneys pursuing United States legal jobs in complex litigation will gain hands-on experience defending major corporations in high-value claims involving technical, scientific, and regulatory issues. This partner-track position provides the opportunity to work on sophisticated product liability matters while developing strong courtroom and case strategy experience.

This opportunity is actively interviewing candidates with strong litigation backgrounds and experience in product liability defense or complex civil litigation.

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Key Responsibilities

• Defend manufacturers, distributors, insurers, and corporate clients in product liability defense litigation.

• Manage complex litigation matters including class actions and multidistrict litigation (MDL) proceedings.

• Conduct depositions, draft dispositive motions, and manage discovery processes.

• Coordinate expert witnesses and analyze scientific, medical, and engineering evidence.

• Evaluate product design, warnings, causation issues, and regulatory compliance in product liability claims.

• Support trial preparation and assist with courtroom advocacy.

• Collaborate with co-counsel, corporate clients, and insurance carriers on litigation strategies.

• Manage active litigation dockets and maintain strict deadlines.

• Conduct detailed legal research and prepare persuasive litigation briefs.

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Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

• Admission to the bar in at least one U.S. jurisdiction required.

• 1–10+ years of experience as a Product Liability Defense Attorney or complex civil litigation attorney.

• Experience handling product liability defense matters, class actions, or multidistrict litigation (MDL) preferred.

• Strong motion practice, legal writing, and deposition experience.

• Ability to work with complex scientific, engineering, or medical evidence.

• Strong litigation case management skills.

• Experience working in a law firm environment.

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Skills

• Excellent litigation strategy and analytical abilities.

• Strong written advocacy and legal research skills.

• Effective communication and client advisory skills.

• Ability to collaborate with experts and technical consultants.

• Strong case management and organizational skills.

• Detail-oriented approach to complex litigation matters.

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Culture & Firm Appeal

These opportunities are with leading litigation practices that defend major corporate clients in complex product liability matters nationwide. Many of these firms are Am Law firms or highly respected litigation boutiques with extensive experience handling sophisticated defense work.

Attorneys benefit from working alongside experienced trial lawyers on high-profile cases involving cutting-edge technical issues. The collaborative environment encourages professional development and provides early exposure to meaningful litigation responsibilities.

For attorneys seeking United States legal jobs in complex litigation, these roles offer the opportunity to gain exposure to major national cases while developing strong courtroom and trial preparation experience.

These firms are recognized for their strong litigation practices and their ability to handle large-scale product liability matters involving global manufacturers and complex regulatory environments.

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Why This Role Is Unique

• Opportunity to work on high-stakes product liability litigation involving major corporations.

• Exposure to multidistrict litigation (MDL) and national class actions.

• Hands-on involvement in depositions, motion practice, and expert coordination.

• Work on cases involving cutting-edge scientific, engineering, and medical evidence.

• Partner-track position with opportunities for long-term litigation career growth.

• Excellent opportunity for attorneys seeking sophisticated product liability defense litigation experience.

This position rarely opens at this level and offers attorneys the opportunity to participate in complex national litigation matters shaping the product liability landscape.

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Segal McCambridge, a national litigation firm, is actively hiring multiple Legal Assistants to join our Los Angeles office supporting our general liability, warranty and construction defect teams. The ideal candidates will provide high-level administrative support to attorneys focusing on civil litigation matters. This position offers exponential opportunity for someone looking to perform challenging work in a collaborative, team environment within a well-established, but growing organization.

Legal assistants will be expected to be in the office a minimum of 2 days a week.

We Seek Candidates With Experience

• Creating, editing, formatting and finalizing a wide variety of documents including correspondence, memoranda, discovery, pleadings, all types of motions and briefs and other legal documents;
• Filing and serving legal documents in all CA Federal Courts and all local courts throughout the state of California;
• Communicating with courts, opposing counsel, clients and vendors;
• Processing vendor invoices and prepare check requests;
• Preparing expense reimbursement forms;
• Maintaining attorney calendars, scheduling court appearances, depositions, meetings and deadlines;
• Opening new files and ensuring proper indexing and filing of original legal documents and electronic files;
• Assisting attorneys in preparing for trials, including organizing exhibits, coordinating witness schedules and drafting trial-related documents;
• Making travel arrangements and appointments for attorney(s) and coordinating meetings, depositions, etc.;
• Entering billable time entries into the firm's timekeeping system accurately and in a timely manner;
• Working collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment, assisting attorneys and supporting colleagues as needed;
• Performing general administrative duties such as filing, photocopying, scanning, managing office supplies, answering phones, and all other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Desired Skills And Knowledge

• High School Diploma;
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a legal assistant in a civil litigation setting;
• Experience with California State and Federal court procedures and rules;
• Strong understanding of civil litigation procedures, court rules, and legal terminology;
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently under pressure;
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in drafting, editing and proofreading legal documents;
• Proficiency with Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Windows Applications, Internet search engines and electronic court filing and service applications;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality;
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate and follow instructions effectively;
• Independent judgment required to plan, prioritize and organize diversified workload.

Benefits

• 401(k) with match
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

About The Firm

Segal McCambridge has built a reputation as a national law firm of accomplished trial attorneys for almost four decades. Founded in 1986, the firm has grown from a four-lawyer shop in Chicago to a national firm with additional offices in Austin, Boston, Denver, Detroit, Ft. Lauderdale, Houston, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Memphis, New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Providence, Roseland, San Francisco, St. Louis, Tampa, Tulsa and Wheeling. The firm routinely counsels and defends clients, including Fortune 500 companies, corporations, and individuals in complex litigation matters including, but not limited to: asbestos, class action, construction, employment, environmental, food and beverage, insurance coverage and bad faith, life sciences, product liability, professional liability, technology and cyber risk, transportation, and warranty.