Associate - Litigation and Trial - MDL / Consumer Class Action

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate with a minimum of 3 years of experience in MDL and/or consumer class action litigation for its Menlo Park, CA office. The role involves working within the Complex Commercial Litigation Practice Group.

Duties

• Represent clients in high-stakes disputes across various industries.
• Develop trial-ready strategies to achieve optimal client outcomes.
• Engage in business torts, contract disputes, and consumer protection claims.
• Evaluate early exit options to minimize litigation costs.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in MDL and/or consumer class action litigation.
• Proven track record in handling complex commercial litigation matters.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the California State Bar.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Support for family building and caregiving.
• Resources for financial planning and future savings.

This very prestigious Los Angeles firm has offices throughout the U.S. and the world. Their mega-power clients include top national and international corporations. The firm has a unique culture and produces very self-confident, easy-going, polished attorneys. This firm has a lot of power in Los Angeles and embraces attorneys from a variety of backgrounds in a very encouraging way. Additionally, the compensation at this firm is truly first-rate. New attorneys are encouraged to partake in the mentoring program and training opportunities. The firm has a very good management structure which appears to make partnership and advancement decisions for its associates in a very even-handed and fair manner.