Mid-Level Class Action and Mass Torts Associate Attorney

A law firm in San Francisco, CA, is seeking a Mid-Level Associate Attorney with experience in class action defense and mass torts/MDL litigation. The ideal candidate will have strong advocacy skills and a proven track record in handling complex litigation matters.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Defend clients in class action lawsuits involving false advertising, product defects, false representation, and other related claims.
• Handle mass tort and multidistrict litigation (MDL) matters.
• Utilize experience with California Unfair Competition Law (UCL) in litigation strategy.
• Draft pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents related to class certification, summary judgment, and discovery responses.
• Conduct depositions, oral arguments, and expert witness interviews.
• Manage case deadlines, court appearances, and client communications effectively.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of California in good standing.
• 3-6 years of experience in class action defense and mass tort/MDL litigation.
• Experience briefing class certification and/or summary judgment motions.
• Strong background in product liability litigation is advantageous.

Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex cases concurrently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in legal research and drafting legal documents.
• Team-oriented with a collaborative approach to litigation.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of California.

Although the San Francisco office of this full-service, multi-national juggernaut is known primarily for its large Litigation department, its Business department is growing and, in fact, includes an outstanding International Transactions practice. Despite its size and impressive stature within the legal community, insiders claim the firm maintains a ?small firm? culture ? associates are neither competitive nor pretentious and the firm itself is notoriously not hierarchical. Salaries are competitive (although associates complain the firm will never be the first to raise salaries), and billable hour pressure is manageable.