Litigation Counsel

Berger Montague; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Berger Montague PC is seeking a Counsel in the Consumer Protection practice to manage client relationships and discovery across matters. This position is based in our Philadelphia, PA office, with consideration for candidates in other Berger Montague offices or remote work from approved locations.

You will serve as the primary contact for class representative clients, guiding them through every phase of litigation, overseeing document collection, and defending client depositions as first or

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• At least 2 years of civil litigation experience, ideally in class action litigation.
• Sincere desire and ability to focus on client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary point of contact for class representative clients throughout litigation.
• Oversee client document collection, imaging, and organization during discovery.
• Defend client depositions as first or second chair.

Skills

Client interaction

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Communication

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Berger Montague's Consumer Protection Department handles some of the most consequential class action litigation in the country. Our docket spans consumer privacy, consumer fraud, false advertising, defective products, data breaches, Fair Credit Reporting Act violations, and other unfair trade practices affecting millions of consumers. We go up against the biggest defense firms in the country and we win.

This is a rare opportunity to practice sophisticated civil litigation at scale while fighting for consumers who have been deceived, defrauded, or harmed by corporate misconduct.

Learn more about our Consumer Protection practice: https://bergermontague.com/practice-areas/consumer-protection/

ABOUT BERGER MONTAGUE

Berger Montague PC pioneered the use of class actions in American civil litigation. Founded in 1970, the Firm has spent over 55 years at the vanguard of plaintiff-side litigation, recovering more than $55 billion for its clients across antitrust, consumer, employment, securities, civil rights, and more.

Our 100+ attorneys take on high stakes matters where the legal issues are hard, and the outcomes change lives. Counsel are given genuine responsibility because our cases demand it.

The firm is recognized by Chambers USA, The Legal 500, and Law360 as a national leader in class action litigation.

LOCATION

This Counsel position is based in our Philadelphia, PA office. However, we will also consider candidates who are licensed and residing in the following cities where Berger Montague has an office, or who wish to work remotely from elsewhere:

• Washington, DC
• Minneapolis, MN
• Chicago, IL

THE ROLE

This is a Counsel position focused on client relationship management and client-side discovery across our consumer class action matters. You will serve as the primary point of contact for class representative clients, guiding them through every phase of litigation and ensuring they are prepared and supported throughout the process. Responsibilities include:

Client Intake & Relationship Management

• Conduct initial client vetting and intake interviews
• Maintain client relationships through litigation, including educating clients about their role as class representatives

Client Discovery Management

• Oversee collection and review of client documents during the discovery phase
• Manage collection, imaging, and organization of client document productions
• Prepare initial drafts of client discovery responses

Deposition Support

• Defend client depositions, as first or second chair

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• J.D. from an accredited law school; admitted in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• At least 2 years of civil litigation experience, ideally in class action litigation
• Sincere desire and ability to focus on client interaction
• Strong interpersonal skills and genuine empathy for clients
• Comfort and enthusiasm in advising clients in complex litigation
• Genuine commitment to consumers' rights and plaintiff-side litigation

Preferred:

• Familiarity with discovery collection, document review, and imaging

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Depending on experience, $115k to $150k annual salary plus annual discretionary bonus
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; HRA contribution
• Short/long-term disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with profit sharing
• Bar dues and CLE reimbursement; pre-tax transportation benefits

Berger Montague PC is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We actively encourage applications from attorneys of all backgrounds, including those historically underrepresented in the plaintiffs' bar.