Class Action Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid to senior level Litigation Associate to join its Class Action group in Parsippany, NJ. The litigation team provides strategic advocacy, guiding clients through complex business litigation. This role involves representing consumer-facing businesses in class action cases and mass arbitration defense across various jurisdictions.

Duties

• Represent clients in complex class action cases in federal and state courts.
• Manage e-discovery processes and navigate discovery disputes.
• Draft and argue motions, and take and defend depositions.
• Conduct fact and expert discovery, and negotiate settlements and mediation.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in litigation.
• At least 2 years of experience in class action defense.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state court procedures.
• NJ/NY bar admissions required or ability to waive in.
• Experience in FTC and state attorneys general investigations is a plus.

Education

• JD from an accredited law school with top academic credentials.

Certifications

• NJ/NY bar admissions.

Skills

• Strong analytical abilities and excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple cases effectively.

Benefits

• Health benefits, life insurance, and disability income protection.
• Paid parental leave and retirement savings and planning.
• College coaching, child and elder care offerings.

Ranked as one of the Best Law Firm for Firm Culture and for Associate/Partner Relations, associates regard this firm as having a good work/life balance with down to earth and respectful people. Associates have great opportunities to work on complex matters in a friendly atmosphere with good long-term prospects. Additionally, the attorneys take seriously their professional and moral duty to assist the underrepresented. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.