Consumer Litigation Counsel (Remote)

Seyfarth Shaw LLP; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Seyfarth Shaw LLP is seeking a Consumer Litigation Counsel with experience in general litigation or labor employment, preferably with single plaintiff and FCRA exposure. This is a remote position, with potential to use a local firm office depending on location.

You will manage high-volume single plaintiff cases, draft motions, negotiate settlements, and represent clients in court while helping prepare cases for trial.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of general litigation experience, preferably single plaintiff work.
• Fair Credit Reporting Act litigation experience and/or other consumer litigation experience preferred.
• Top law firm experience, or a combination of law firm and in-house experience.
• Strong work ethic and ability to drive cases to resolution.
• Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-volume single plaintiff consumer litigation cases, working directly with opposing counsel.
• Draft motions and pleadings, negotiate settlements, and handle court appearances.
• Prepare cases for trial and contribute to case strategy and management.
• Provide substantive client contact and collaboration with senior attorneys.
• Role is non-partnership track with a predictable schedule and balanced responsibilities.

Skills

Single plaintiff litigation

FCRA experience

Top law firm experience

Work ethic

Analytical & communication

Client contact

Job description

Why Seyfarth

At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.

Why Seyfarth

At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Consumer Litigation Counsel (General Litigation or Labor Employment Litigation preferred) with single plaintiff litigation experience. Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) litigation experience is also valued. This is a remote position, but depending on the location, you may have the ability to come into a local Firm office.

The Day-To-Day

As a consumer litigation Counsel in the Litigation/Labor & Employment practices, you’ll have the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and groundbreaking cases in collaboration with senior attorneys.

You will manage high volume single plaintiff consumer litigation cases, working directly with opposing counsel, drafting motions and pleadings, negotiating settlement, handling court appearance, and preparing the case for trial. You’ll have substantive client contact as well as significant involvement in case strategy and management. This non-partnership track role is full-time yet candidates are not expected to perform non-billable work, which allows for a predictable schedule that encourages healthy integration of work responsibilities and personal activities.

You Have

• At least 5 years of general litigation experience, preferably single plaintiff work.
• Fair Credit Reporting Act litigation experience and/or other consumer litigation experience preferred.
• Top law firm experience, or a combination of law firm and in-house experience.
• Strong work ethic and ability to drive cases to resolution.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Analytical skills, and verbal and written communication skills.

What We Provide

We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels. For consumer litigation attorneys, we provide comprehensive training, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners. We invest in our attorneys to advance in their careers by providing opportunities for substantive client contact as well as significant involvement in case strategy and management.

More About Seyfarth

With over 1,000 lawyers across 19 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers/.

• Note To Agencies and Applicants: At this time, Seyfarth Shaw LLP will not be accepting applications submitted through search firms for this position. All qualified candidates must submit their own applications to be considered for this position.

Location Specific Language

This Position Can Be Based In The Following States

• Arizona
• Florida
• Georgia
• Indiana
• Missouri
• New Hampshire
• North Carolina
• Oregon
• Pennsylvania
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Utah
• Wisconsin