Associate Attorney - Consumer Protection - Class Actions Litigation

Modern Machining Solutions Inc; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

MCLE and professional-development

Job summary

A San Francisco Bay Area plaintiffs' litigation firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its office. This role offers exposure to sophisticated, high-impact matters and meaningful courtroom experience early in the career.

The associate will join a whistleblower and consumer protection class actions practice, handling complex matters for individuals and consumers pursuing significant claims. This five-day in-office position may involve relocation within California.

Qualifications

• Post-bar litigation experience in a demanding environment.
• Strong writing, analytical and legal research skills.
• Experience with depositions, court appearances, complex discovery and ESI.
• Demonstrated desire to build a career as a litigator.
• Strong academics and stable employment history.
• Collaborative, intellectually curious and able to handle a demanding litigation setting.
• Plaintiff- or defense-side backgrounds may be considered.
• Prosecutor or public defender experience may be transferable.
• Big Law experience seeking hands-on courtroom exposure encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Manage substantive portions of complex litigation from early case development through resolution.
• Draft complaints, motions and other significant pleadings.
• Handle written discovery and complex document/ESI matters.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Work with experts and participate in trial preparation.
• Appear in court and develop meaningful first- and second-chair litigation experience.
• Collaborate closely with senior trial attorneys and a strong support team.

Skills

Strong writing

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Deposition experience

Court appearances

Discovery/ESI handling

Team collaboration

Public-interest motivation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Deposition tools

Discovery software

Job description

The Opportunity

A highly regarded plaintiffs' litigation firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its San Francisco Bay Area office. This is an opportunity for a litigation-focused attorney to work on sophisticated, high-impact matters and obtain meaningful courtroom experience early in the role.

The associate will join a sophisticated whistleblower and consumer protection class actions practice, handling complex matters on behalf of individuals, consumers and other parties pursuing significant claims. Candidates should be motivated by public-interest litigation and the opportunity to advocate for individuals and entities against powerful defendants.

What You Will Do

• Manage substantive portions of complex litigation from early case development through resolution.

• Draft complaints, motions and other significant pleadings.

• Handle written discovery and complex document/ESI matters.

• Take and defend depositions.

• Work with experts and participate in trial preparation.

• Appear in court and develop meaningful first- and second-chair litigation experience.

• Collaborate closely with senior trial attorneys and a strong professional support team.

Candidate Profile

• Approximately 3-7 years of post-bar litigation experience preferred.

• Strong writing, analytical and legal research skills.

• Experience with depositions, court appearances, complex discovery and ESI.

• Demonstrated desire to build a career as a litigator.

• Strong academic credentials and a stable employment history.

• Collaborative, intellectually curious and comfortable working in a demanding litigation environment.

• Plaintiff- or defense-side litigation backgrounds may be considered.

• Prosecutor or public defender experience may be transferable.

• Big Law litigators seeking substantially more hands-on courtroom and trial experience are encouraged to apply.

Why Consider This Opportunity

• Immediate and substantial courtroom exposure.

• Opportunity to work on complex, high-profile matters against sophisticated and well-resourced opponents.

• Potential first- and second-chair experience across multiple stages of litigation.

• Hands-on involvement in investigations, pleadings, law and motion, discovery, depositions, expert work, trial preparation, bench and jury trials, and appeals.

• Strong attorney support infrastructure.

• Work alongside nationally recognized trial attorneys in a collaborative plaintiffs' practice.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage; 401(k); MCLE and professional-development support.

Location & Work Arrangement

San Francisco Bay Area. This is a five-day, in-office position. Relocation within California may be considered. Candidates should be able to maintain a reasonable daily commute to the office.

Compensation

Competitive base compensation commensurate with experience, plus meaningful discretionary bonus opportunity and a comprehensive benefits package.