Complex Litigation / Class Actions Associate Attorney

Orionplacement; New York (NY); On-site; USD 260,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking an experienced attorney for defending complex consumer class actions. This full-time position is based in New York, NY, and requires 3+ years of litigation experience, especially in consumer protection matters. The candidate will manage litigation workflows, draft briefs, and support oral arguments. The firm offers a collaborative environment, strong mentorship, and excellent benefits, making it an ideal opportunity for career advancement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation experience as an attorney at a law firm.
• Strong class action defense experience in consumer litigation required.
• Experience with false advertising, product defect, breach of warranty, and consumer protection claims required.
• Experience briefing class certification and/or summary judgment required.
• Experience with written discovery, depositions, expert work, and case management.
• Active bar admission in California, New York, or Washington State.

Responsibilities

• Defend complex consumer class actions involving false advertising, product defect, breach of warranty, and consumer protection claims.
• Draft and edit high-level briefs, correspondence, and written discovery responses.
• Brief class certification and summary judgment issues.
• Take and defend depositions and participate in expert interviews.
• Support oral arguments, motion practice, and overall litigation strategy.

Skills

Strong writing

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Pay: $260,000.00 - $365,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a premier litigation platform handling sophisticated, high-stakes complex litigation and class action defense matters.
• Work on cases that can impact major brands, business models, and bottom-line risk across consumer products, tech, life sciences, financial services, and more.
• Gain meaningful responsibility in briefing, discovery, depositions, expert work, and case strategy at a highly respected firm.
• Build your career alongside strong mentors in a collaborative, high-performance environment known for excellence and professional development.
• Be part of a firm that invests heavily in attorney growth, mentorship, sponsorship, and long-term advancement.

Location: New York, NY. This is a full-time, on-site role based in the office.

Note: Must have 3+ years of class action defense experience in consumer class actions, including false advertising, product defect, breach of warranty, and consumer protection matters. Must also have experience briefing class certification and/or summary judgment.

About Us

We are a top-tier law firm known for helping leading companies solve complex, high-stakes legal challenges with clarity, strategy, and practical business judgment. Our team is collaborative, ambitious, and deeply committed to excellence, mentorship, and client service. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Defend complex consumer class actions involving false advertising, product defect, breach of warranty, and consumer protection claims
• Draft and edit high-level briefs, correspondence, and written discovery responses
• Brief class certification and summary judgment issues
• Take and defend depositions and participate in expert interviews
• Support oral arguments, motion practice, and overall litigation strategy
• Manage case workflow and day-to-day litigation responsibilities across sophisticated matters
• Handle e-discovery and coordinate with internal teams and outside vendors as needed
• Work closely with partners and associates across offices in a collaborative team environment
• Deliver strong client service and thoughtful, strategic legal analysis on fast-moving matters

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation experience as an attorney at a law firm
• Strong class action defense experience in consumer litigation required
• Experience with false advertising, product defect, breach of warranty, and consumer protection claims required
• Experience briefing class certification and/or summary judgment required
• Experience with written discovery, depositions, expert work, and case management
• Experience with California Unfair Competition Law is strongly preferred
• Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills
• Active bar admission in California, New York, or Washington State

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Elite, resume-building litigation platform
• Sophisticated matters for major clients and industry leaders
• Strong training, mentorship, and sponsorship culture
• Clear path for development and advancement
• Excellent benefits, wellness resources, and family-supportive programs
• Collaborative team environment with high standards and low ego

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance