Consumer Litigation Counsel

Seyfarth Shaw LLP; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Seyfarth Shaw LLP seeks an experienced attorney to handle high-volume single plaintiff consumer litigation matters. You will engage opposing counsel, draft motions and pleadings, negotiate settlements, and manage court appearances while shaping case strategy alongside senior attorneys.

Ideal candidates bring single plaintiff or general litigation experience (including Labor Employment or FCRA litigation) and a background in premier law firms or in-house settings.

Qualifications

• Experience in single plaintiff consumer or general litigation, including Labor Employment or FCRA litigation.
• Top law firm experience or blend of law firm and in-house experience.
• Remote role with potential local office access depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-volume single plaintiff consumer litigation matters.
• Direct engagement with opposing counsel, drafting motions and pleadings.
• Negotiate settlements, handle court appearances, and prepare cases for trial.
• Involve in case strategy and management with senior attorneys.
• Provide substantive client contact and support for strategic decisions.

Skills

Litigation management

Drafting motions

Negotiation skills

Court appearances

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Overview

• The role focuses on managing high-volume single plaintiff consumer litigation matters.
• Responsibilities include direct engagement with opposing counsel, drafting motions and pleadings, negotiating settlements, handling court appearances, and preparing cases for trial.
• Associates will have substantive client contact and significant involvement in case strategy and management, working collaboratively with senior attorneys.
• Preferred experience includes single plaintiff litigation, general litigation or Labor Employment Litigation, and Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) litigation or other consumer litigation.
• Candidates should possess top law firm experience or a blend of law firm and in-house experience.
• This is a non-partnership track, full-time remote role that does not expect non-billable work, promoting a predictable schedule. Local firm office access may be available depending on the candidate's location.