Litigation Associate, Consumer Products

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-to-senior level litigation associate to join its Consumer Products practice in Los Angeles, CA. The ideal candidate will have five to eight years of litigation experience, primarily representing consumer product companies in matters related to California Proposition 65 and related issues.

Duties

• Represent consumer product companies in responding to private plaintiff demand letters and government inquiries.
• Assist in litigating consumer class actions involving false advertising and regulatory non-compliance.
• Work directly with clients and opposing counsel.
• Collaborate with leaders in the field and a global team of specialists.

Requirements

• Five to eight years of litigation experience.
• Comfortable interacting directly with clients.
• Experience with FTC, NAD, FDCA, CPSC, slack fill, and greenwashing is a plus.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to excellence.
• Experience working with litigation associates and subject matter specialists.
• Membership to the California Bar or eligibility to waive in.

Education

• Law degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Membership to the California Bar or eligibility to waive in.

Skills

• Strong research and writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work efficiently with a team.

Benefits

• Eligible for firm's fringe benefits.

This AmLaw 100 firm is consistently praised by its associates for offering high caliber, interesting work while still allowing for flexibility in work schedule and respect for its associates. The firm has been consistently on the cutting edge of legal developments, and is a leader in the data privacy and cyber security space. Its associates get top-of-the-market pay and complex work. The atmosphere is friendly and the firm values the career development of its associates, offering great training opportunities and mentorship.