Associate, Consumer Class Action

Abramson Labor Group; Burbank (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision Insurance

Unlimited PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

Abramson Labor Group, a leading employment and workers' compensation law firm based in Burbank, CA, seeks a Consumer Class Action Associate. You will litigate class actions, work with senior attorneys, and handle pre-filing through trial, contributing to strategy and case management.

The role offers a hybrid schedule in Burbank, California, with a base salary of $130,000 to $200,000 per year, plus health benefits and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active California State Bar license in good standing.
• 2+ years of civil litigation experience, including class action exposure.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Knowledge of California consumer statutes (UCL, FAL, CLRA).
• Strong organization and ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Litigate consumer class actions and represent California consumers in state and federal court.
• Work with senior attorneys on case strategy and manage own matters from pre-filing to trial.
• Draft complaints, pre-litigation letters, and amended pleadings.
• Develop and manage discovery, depositions, and expert collaboration.
• Prepare motions including motions to dismiss, for arbitration, and class certification.
• Assist with settlement negotiations, notice and claims administration.

Skills

J.D.

California Bar

Civil litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Class action experience

Communication

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

• Compensation: USD 130,000 - USD 170,000 - yearly

Company Description

Abramson Labor Group is a leading employment and workers' compensation law firm dedicated to advocating for employees' rights. Based in Burbank, CA, we are determined in representing workers who have faced discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, wage disputes, and workplace injuries. Our team is committed to providing top-tier legal representation with a client-focused approach, ensuring that every case receives the attention and expertise it deserves.

At Abramson Labor Group, we foster a dynamic and collaborative work environment where professionals can grow while making a meaningful impact in the lives of our clients. If you are passionate about employment law and workers' rights, we invite you to join our dedicated team.

Job Description

As a Consumer Class Action Associate, you'll litigate class and representative actions on behalf of California consumers in state and federal court. You'll work closely with senior attorneys on case strategy while carrying real responsibility on your own matters — from pre-filing investigation through class certification, settlement, and trial. You'll be supported by an experienced team of paralegals and legal assistants.

What You'll Do

• Investigate and evaluate potential consumer class claims, including false advertising, unfair business practices, data privacy, automatic renewal, warranty, and product defect matters


• Draft complaints, pre-litigation demand letters (including CLRA notices), and amended pleadings


• Research and draft motions and oppositions, including motions to dismiss, motions to compel arbitration, class certification, summary judgment, and preliminary and final settlement approval


• Develop and manage discovery: written discovery, ESI and large document productions, meet-and-confer, and discovery motions


• Prepare for, take, and defend depositions, including corporate (PMQ/30(b)(6)) witnesses


• Work with experts on damages models, consumer surveys, and technical issues


• Prepare mediation briefs and help negotiate class settlements; assist with notice and claims administration


• Communicate with class representatives and keep them informed throughout the case


• Manage a docket of deadlines and court filings with accuracy and ownership


• Track developments in California and federal consumer protection law and help identify new case opportunities

Qualifications

What You Bring

Required

• J.D. from an accredited law school


• Active California State Bar license in good standing


• 2+ years of civil litigation experience, including meaningful exposure to class action or complex litigation


• Excellent legal research and writing skills — you can produce a persuasive, well-organized brief with limited editing


• Working knowledge of California consumer statutes such as the UCL (Bus. & Prof. Code § 17200), FAL (§ 17500), and CLRA (Civ. Code § 1750 et seq.)


• Familiarity with class procedure under FRCP 23 and Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 382


• Strong organization and ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines at once


• Clear, professional communication with clients, opposing counsel, and the court

Preferred

• Plaintiff-side consumer class action experience


• Experience with data privacy (CIPA, CCPA), Automatic Renewal Law, or TCPA claims


• Experience opposing motions to compel arbitration and handling mass arbitration


• Experience working with damages experts or consumer survey evidence


• Experience with wage and hour or PAGA class actions


• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Additional Information

Work Schedule & Location

• Full-time, hybrid schedule based in our Burbank, CA office


• Candidates must reside in California


• Occasional travel to courts, depositions, and mediations throughout the state


• Base salary: $130,000 – $200,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications


• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Unlimited paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays


• Opportunity to

Department

Class Action

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Burbank, CA

Workplace type

Hybrid

Compensation

Base salary: $130,000 – $200,000/ year commensurate with experience