Associate Attorney - Consumer Class Action

BCG Attorney Search; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Referral bonus program

Medical insurance (HMO)

Low-cost Dental and Vision plans

401k plan

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pet Insurance

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking an Associate Attorney for the Consumer Class Action Department in Los Angeles. The role involves handling complex consumer fraud, data privacy, and breach of warranty class actions alongside a dynamic team behind high-profile cases.

The candidate must be CA-licensed with 3+ years of litigation experience and strong research and writing skills, able to work independently and meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• California Bar licensed and in good standing.
• 2+ years of Consumer Class Action or Data Privacy experience.
• At least 3 years of litigation experience.
• Outstanding legal research skills.
• Ability to collaborate and work independently.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Aptitude for managing multiple deadlines.
• Mediation experience; class action and appellate experience a plus.
• Typing speed of at least 40 wpm.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough legal research to support case strategies and arguments.
• Draft and file complaints for data breach cases efficiently.
• Draft and revise legal documents, including complaints, briefs, and memoranda.
• Participate in strategy sessions and case planning meetings.
• Review and analyze discovery materials to identify key evidence.
• Write and research pleadings, discovery, and motions.
• Attend hearings and stay updated on relevant legal precedents.
• Coordinate with expert witnesses and prepare for expert depositions.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Legal databases

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Legal research databases

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney for their Consumer Class Action Department in Los Angeles. The role involves advocating for clients in complex consumer fraud, data privacy, and breach of warranty class action cases. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team known for handling high-profile and precedent-setting cases.

Duties

• Conduct thorough legal research to support case strategies and arguments.
• Draft and file complaints for data breach cases efficiently.
• Draft and revise legal documents, including complaints, briefs, and memoranda.
• Participate in strategy sessions and case planning meetings.
• Review and analyze discovery materials to identify key evidence.
• Write and research pleadings, discovery, and motions.
• Attend hearings and stay updated on relevant legal precedents.
• Coordinate with expert witnesses and prepare for expert depositions.

Requirements

• Licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar.
• 2+ years of experience in Consumer Class Action or Data Privacy areas.
• At least three years of litigation experience.
• Outstanding legal research skills.
• Ability to collaborate and work independently.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Aptitude for managing and prioritizing multiple deadlines.
• Experience in mediation; class action and appellate experience a plus.
• Ability to type at least 40 wpm.

Education

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

Certifications

• California State Bar License.

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in legal research databases and software.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Team outings and sponsored events.
• Referral bonus program.
• Firm-paid Medical HMO with affordable HMO and PPO upgrades.
• Low-cost Dental and Vision plans.
• Paid Life and AD&D insurance.
• 401k plan.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pet Insurance.