Hybrid Associate: Class Action Litigation

DLA Piper; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Hybrid; USD 310,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

DLA Piper seeks an associate to join its Litigation group, focusing on Class Actions and Mass Torts. Open to any US office, with a preference for candidates in the New York metropolitan area. JD required and a minimum of four years of litigation experience.

You will conduct rigorous research, draft persuasive briefs, manage multi-matter dockets, and collaborate with partners to advance favorable outcomes for clients while upholding the firm’s standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of litigation experience, preferably at an AmLaw 100 firm.
• Experience with class action defense, including securities, data and privacy, or consumer litigation.
• Experience managing multi-matter dockets.
• Previous federal clerkship is preferred.
• Strong persuasive legal writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Legal Research: Conduct thorough and comprehensive legal research and analysis to support case/transaction preparation and strategy.
• Legal Writing: Draft well-written, error free, and reasoned legal documents, including briefs, motions, contracts, and correspondence.
• Case/Transaction Assistance and Management: Assist/Manage a variety of complex cases/transactions from inception to resolution including preparing for trials, negotiations, settlements, closings, and other legal activities while continuously demonstrating strong judgement.
• Internal/External Client Interaction: Build, maintain, and cultivate strong internal and external client relationships by providing support, regular updates, advice, and addressing concerns promptly and with the utmost professionalism.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other lawyers and business professionals to support and develop innovative case/transaction strategies to achieve the most favorable outcomes for internal and external clients.
• Attend, support, and participate in high-level legal activities including court hearings, depositions, negotiations, trials, etc.
• Compliance: Ensure rigorous compliance with legal standards and regulations, staying abreast of changes in law and legal precedents.
• Professional Development: Proactively seek out and participate in ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your legal knowledge, practice technology, management, and leadership skills.
• Firm Citizenship and Community Involvement: Engage in and contribute to; firm programs and initiatives; civic and professional organizations; pro bono work by providing legal assistance to underserved and underrepresented communities.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Strong research skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Professional judgment

Organizational skills

Collaborative work

Independent work

Persuasive communication

Management skills

Education

JD

Job description

DLA Piper seeks an associate to join its Litigation group, focusing on Class Actions and Mass Torts. Open to any US office, with a preference for candidates in the New York metropolitan area. JD required and a minimum of four years of litigation experience.

You will conduct rigorous research, draft persuasive briefs, manage multi-matter dockets, and collaborate with partners to advance favorable outcomes for clients while upholding the firm’s standards.