Consumer Protection Litigation and Compliance Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Consumer Protection Litigation and Compliance Associate in New York, NY. The ideal candidate will have three to six years of litigation experience, with a focus on consumer class actions and familiarity with relevant laws and regulations.

Duties

• Handle discovery and litigation discovery disputes.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Conduct witness interviews.
• Draft and argue pleadings and motions.
• Manage cases on a day-to-day basis.

Requirements

• Three to six years of experience in litigation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Bar membership in good standing in the practicing jurisdiction.

Education

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

Certifications

• Bar membership in good standing.

Skills

• Strong advocacy and problem-solving capabilities.
• Enthusiasm for team collaboration.
• Ability to learn new topics quickly.

Benefits

• Medical and financial benefits.

This is a national law firm with an especially strong West Coast presence. In keeping with the firm?s LA roots, it counts the entertainment industry as one of its top clients, while also proving indispensable to clients in the energy, financial services and banking, government, health, real estate, technology, and consumer products sectors. With a client- and industry-driven approach, the firm is unique in its provision of interdisciplinary services, such as business strategy and consulting, a feature that enhances opportunities and stability. This firm puts its money where its mouth is when it comes to fostering professional development ? attorneys are given an ?investment account? ? a billable number to record time pursuing professional development activities. This, combined with leanly staffed matters, yields excellent opportunities for career advancement.