Class Action Associate Attorney (Mid-Level, 3-5 Year)

Considine Search; California, San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles (MO, CA, NY, CA); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm is seeking a skilled attorney to join their Complex Litigation practice. The ideal candidate will have experience in class action defense and a strong understanding of California Unfair Competition Law. The firm values collaboration and offers extensive benefits, including competitive salary ranges from $260,000 to $365,000, mentoring programs, and comprehensive medical coverage options. Join a dynamic team that prioritizes professional growth and community commitment.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Parental leave and family benefits

Paid professional membership fees

Global wellness program

Flex Time Away arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in drafting briefs and responding to discovery requests.
• Ability to manage e-discovery and conduct depositions.
• Capable of briefing class certification and summary judgment.

Responsibilities

• Handle high-stakes class action defense cases.
• Work with a collaborative team to support case management.
• Engage in professional mentoring programs offered by the firm.

Skills

Class Action defense in consumer actions

CA Unfair Competition Law

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Strong case management skills

Team-oriented attitude

Education

Active member of the California Bar or New York Bar

Job description

San Diego, CA, Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA or New York, NY

Summary

Premier, global, law firm is a destination for talented, ambitious attorneys who value collaboration, teamwork, and commitment to excellence. They are known around the world not only for delivering innovative yet practical client service but also for serving as an incubator for their top-notch talent.

Firm consistently receives top-tier rankings from leading directories and publications, speaking to their legal capabilities, dedication to creating an inclusive workplace, and commitment to their communities.

Firm's Complex Litigation + Advisement Practice Group

Firm's group is a one-stop shop for industry leaders in consumer products, pharmaceuticals and medical devices, established and emerging technologies, financial products and services, and more. Their team has a long and successful track record handling many high-stakes cases that threaten a company's brand reputation, business model, and bottom line-whether for a new startup or a household name.

Qualifications

• Class Action defense in consumer class actions including false advertising, product defect, breach of warranty, violation of consumer protection laws (required);
• CA Unfair Competition Law (required);
• Briefing class certification and/or summary judgment (required);
• Drafting briefs, correspondence, and responding to written discovery;
• Conducting depositions, oral arguments, and expert interviews;
• Managing e-discovery.
• You have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• You have strong case management skills, work ethic, and a team-oriented attitude.
• You are an active member of the California Bar or New York Bar.

Own Your Career

• A best-in-class and transparent framework for success, provides associates with clear and consistent expectations at every experience level.
• Their mentoring and sponsorship programs, takes a holistic approach to professional growth. By encouraging collaboration and leveraging insight across departments and geography, and over the course of each attorney’s career, Firm creates a support system dynamic enough to respond to the changing needs of all of their attorneys as they grow and develop.
• The firm's dedicated Center for Career Advancement, offers services such as career visioning, crafting communication materials, executive presence resources, interview techniques, and networking skills.

Benefits

• A variety of options for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage to meet the needs of you and your family.
• Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options, backup child and elder care, and more.
• Tax free health accounts: HSA and FSA.
• 401(k) or Roth 401(k) plans.
• Global wellness program, including free access to health care advocates; Employee Assistance Program, Talkspace, and Calm apps.
• Flex Time Away and reduced schedule arrangements.
• Paid annual fees for primary state bar registration, and up to two professional associations. Additional bar memberships may be approved on a case-by-case basis.
• Dedicated in-house pro bono counsel to assist with identifying pro bono organizations and matters to work with.
• Matching gift programs for law school and charitable organization donations.

#LI-Hybrid

• Los Angeles, CA annual salary range: $260,000.00-$365,000.00, plus bonus
• San Diego, CA annual salary range: 260,000.00-$365,000.00, plus bonus
• San Francisco, CA annual salary range: 260,000.00-$365,000.00, plus bonus
• New York, NY annual salary range: 260,000.00-$365,000.00, plus bonus

Salary: $260,000.00-$365,000.00, plus bonus
Date Active: 7.30.2025
Exempt/Not Exempt: Exempt