Class Action Counsel, Discovery

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Class Action Counsel, Discovery to work remotely from San Francisco, CA. This role focuses on discovery within class actions, collective actions, and PAGA matters, allowing attorneys to develop expertise in complex litigation without full-case management responsibilities.

Duties

• Partner with trial teams to manage all aspects of the discovery process.
• Draft and respond to written discovery requests.
• Manage evidence, document review, and production.
• Prepare for discovery meet and confer processes.
• Develop strategies for managing discovery in complex cases.
• Collaborate with clients and vendors to organize and manage documents.
• Draft protective orders for large-scale litigation.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of legal experience in wage and hour and class, collective, and/or representative actions.
• Experience with California Wage & Hour class action and/or PAGA litigation preferred.
• Experience drafting and responding to discovery in large-scale litigation.
• Experience with document review platforms and vendors.
• Active bar license in the candidate's state of residence.

Education

• Excellent academic credentials required.

Certifications

• Active bar license in the candidate's state of residence.

Skills

• Ability to develop practical discovery approaches for effective defense.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Proficiency in managing high-volume document review and production.

Benefits

• Generous compensation and benefits packages.
• Reduced billable hours requirement.
• No obligation for business-related travel or business development.

This firm defends many of the nation's largest employers in today's litigious environment, advocating against government regulation aggressive plaintiffs, and union abuse from more than fifty offices worldwide. The firm provides attorneys with a diverse work environment including professional development training and career growth opportunities, enabling them to manage every aspect of employment law on the client's behalf and thus freeing the client to focus on the bottom line.