Litigation Associate (3-8 years) - National / Multi-Office

Seyfarth Shaw LLP; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Mentoring programs

CLE initiatives

Seyfarth University

Industry credentialing

Hands-on learning with partners

Job summary

Seyfarth Shaw LLP is seeking a Litigation Associate with 3–8 years of litigation experience to join our Atlanta office. You will work on background screening cases alongside partners and other attorneys, handling briefs, motions, and discovery in a collaborative, big‑firm environment.

Ideal candidates bring sturdy academic credentials, strong writing and communication skills, and the ability to work independently while thriving in a team setting.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of general litigation experience.
• FCRA litigation experience and/or consumer litigation experience preferred (but not required).
• Stellar writing and communication skills that allow you to advocate effectively with clients and on their behalf.
• Strong analytical skills, intellectual curiosity, and high emotional intelligence.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Top law firm experience, or a combination of law firm and in-house experience.
• Federal Clerkship experience is a plus.
• Must be licensed in the state that you reside or have the ability to waive in.

Responsibilities

• Work on background screening cases in collaboration with other attorneys.
• Advocate effectively through writing and oral advocacy, managing briefs and discovery.

Skills

Litigation experience

Class action experience

Writing and communication

Analytical thinking

Independent and collaborative work

Emotional intelligence

Top law firm experience

Bar admission

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

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 talented colleagues and state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will 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 have an exciting opportunity for a Litigation Associate with at least 3-8 years of litigation experience.

The Day-To-Day

As an associate in our Litigation practice, you’ll have the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and groundbreaking background screening cases in collaboration with other attorneys.

You Have

• 3-8 years of general litigation experience; class action experience is a plus
• Fair Credit Reporting Act litigation experience and/or other consumer litigation experience preferred (but not required)
• Stellar writing and communication skills that allow you to advocate effectively with clients and on their behalf
• Strong analytical skills, intellectual curiosity, and high emotional intelligence
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent academic credentials
• Top law firm experience, or a combination of law firm and in-house experience
• Federal Clerkship experience is a plus
• Must be licensed in the state that you reside or have the ability to waive in

What We Provide

We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels. For associates, we provide comprehensive training through our mentoring programs, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands‑on learning by working side‑by‑side with our partners.

More About Seyfarth

With more than 1000 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.

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.

The salary range for this role is $260,000 to $350,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

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