Consumer Class Action and Privacy Litigation Associate - Midlevel

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a midlevel associate to join its Los Angeles office, focusing on consumer class action and privacy litigation. This role offers the opportunity to engage in significant litigation work, supporting a high volume of class action and privacy matters.

Duties

• Support and manage consumer class action and privacy litigation matters.
• Engage in federal and state court proceedings and arbitrations.
• Conduct legal research and draft briefs with precision and clarity.
• Manage discovery processes, particularly in class action and mass arbitration contexts.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and clients to develop case strategies.
• Adapt to the evolving landscape of class action, mass arbitration, and privacy law.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of relevant litigation experience in class action/mass arbitration.
• Consumer class action experience preferred; privacy litigation experience is a major bonus.
• Proven experience in federal and state courts.
• Clerkship experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cases independently or under supervision.
• Exceptional writing skills and proficiency in legal research and brief writing.
• Some discovery experience, especially in class actions, is desirable.
• Admission to practice law in California.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the California State Bar.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task and think quickly in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Proactive, self-starter mentality with a commitment to excellent client service.

Benefits

• Health insurance with an optional HSA.
• Long-term disability, dental insurance, and vision care.
• Life insurance and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401(k) plan.
• Vacation, sick time, and 10 paid holidays each year.
• Employee assistance program.
• Voluntary benefits programs including accident insurance, life, disability, long-term care, and pet insurance.
• Commuter and transit programs.

This Amlaw firm stands out among its peers as having a commitment to innovation, work-life balance, and friendly firm culture. The firm aims to be agile in the changing legal landscape, and rewards the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of its lawyers. The firm is also serious about its commitment to diversity and pro bono initiatives, and provides ample opportunity for its associates to gain meaningful experience early on in their careers.