Class Actions Associate Attorney (Mid-Level)

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a mid-level Class Actions Associate Attorney in San Francisco, California. The ideal candidate will have experience in class action defense and a strong commitment to excellence in legal practice.

Duties

• Defend consumer class actions, including false advertising and product defect cases.
• Handle cases involving breach of warranty and consumer protection law violations.
• Manage cases under the California Unfair Competition Law.
• Draft briefs, correspondence, and respond to written discovery.
• Conduct depositions, oral arguments, and expert interviews.
• Oversee e-discovery processes.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in class action defense.
• Proficiency in briefing class certification and summary judgment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong case management skills and a team-oriented attitude.
• Active member of the California Bar or New York Bar.

Education

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

Certifications

• California Bar or New York Bar membership.

Skills

• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines effectively.
• Proficiency in legal writing and document drafting.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage options.
• Parental leave and family benefits, including adoption and fertility treatment options.
• Tax-free health accounts: HSA and FSA.
• 401(k) or Roth 401(k) plans.
• Global wellness program, including access to health care advocates and wellness apps.
• Flex Time Away and reduced schedule arrangements.
• Paid annual fees for primary state bar registration and professional associations.
• Dedicated in-house pro bono counsel and matching gift programs.

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.