Associate - Litigation & 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 Los Angeles, CA office. The role involves working within the Complex Commercial Litigation Practice Group, handling significant and high-stakes disputes.

Duties

• Represent clients in multidistrict litigation and consumer class actions.
• Develop and implement litigation strategies tailored to client objectives.
• Collaborate with a global team of seasoned litigators and trial lawyers.
• Engage in trial-ready strategies from the outset of each case.
• Evaluate early exit options to minimize costs, including dispositive motions and settlements.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in MDL and/or consumer class action litigation.
• Strong understanding of complex commercial litigation.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the California State Bar.

Skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in legal research and drafting.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Resources for family building and care.
• Support for managing health 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.