Mid-Level Class Actions and Mass Torts Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level associate with 4-7 years of experience to join its Litigation & Disputes Practice Group in Atlanta, GA, focusing on class actions and mass torts. This role offers the opportunity to work with leading litigators on complex, high-exposure cases, including high-stakes trial teams and significant class action litigation.

Duties

• Participate in the defense of complex class action and mass tort matters in state and federal courts.
• Manage and support all phases of litigation, including pleadings, motion practice, and discovery.
• Conduct depositions and manage class certification briefing and strategy.
• Prepare for trial and provide trial support, including appellate briefing.
• Collaborate with partners and clients on litigation strategy and case management.
• Interface directly with clients and contribute to strategic decision-making.

Requirements

• Federal circuit court clerkship and/or Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) experience preferred.
• 4-7 years of complex litigation experience in a large law firm setting.
• Experience with fact and expert witness depositions.
• Demonstrated experience supporting trial teams in state or federal jury trials.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to take ownership of assignments and assume a high degree of responsibility.
• Client-service mindset with effective client engagement management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the bar in the state of location preference (or ability to become admitted promptly).

Skills

• Superior analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to take ownership of assignments and assume a high degree of responsibility.
• Client-service mindset with effective client engagement management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and retirement plans.
• Flexible time off plans including paid parental leave, PTO, and paid holidays.
• Hybrid work flexibility.

The types of attorneys who practice at this firm are generally the most well rounded coming out of their law school class. Great grades and good presentation is what sets this firm's youngest associates apart. Associates here are quite free to be honest with the partners and feel completely at ease telling them they need more guidance on a particular project, or that they are simply spread too thin to handle a new one. Unlike other major law firms, this firm truly hires every associate with the expectation that they make partner and if you do not make partner you are not asked to leave the firm. Also, they have one of the most diverse groups of attorneys in the Southeast. Everyone is welcome. This is one of our favorites.