Complex Litigation / Class Actions Associate Attorney

New York, New York
IDj-11592
Job TypeDirect Hire
Remote TypeOn-Site
Compensation$260000 - $365000 / yr

Pay: $260,000.00 - $365,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • Join a premier litigation platform handling sophisticated, high-stakes complex litigation and class action defense matters.
  • Work on cases that can impact major brands, business models, and bottom-line risk across consumer products, tech, life sciences, financial services, and more.
  • Gain meaningful responsibility in briefing, discovery, depositions, expert work, and case strategy at a highly respected firm.
  • Build your career alongside strong mentors in a collaborative, high-performance environment known for excellence and professional development.
  • Be part of a firm that invests heavily in attorney growth, mentorship, sponsorship, and long-term advancement.

Location: New York, NY. This is a full-time, on-site role based in the office.

Note: Must have 3+ years of class action defense experience in consumer class actions, including false advertising, product defect, breach of warranty, and consumer protection matters. Must also have experience briefing class certification and/or summary judgment.

About Us

We are a top-tier law firm known for helping leading companies solve complex, high-stakes legal challenges with clarity, strategy, and practical business judgment. Our team is collaborative, ambitious, and deeply committed to excellence, mentorship, and client service. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

  • Defend complex consumer class actions involving false advertising, product defect, breach of warranty, and consumer protection claims
  • Draft and edit high-level briefs, correspondence, and written discovery responses
  • Brief class certification and summary judgment issues
  • Take and defend depositions and participate in expert interviews
  • Support oral arguments, motion practice, and overall litigation strategy
  • Manage case workflow and day-to-day litigation responsibilities across sophisticated matters
  • Handle e-discovery and coordinate with internal teams and outside vendors as needed
  • Work closely with partners and associates across offices in a collaborative team environment
  • Deliver strong client service and thoughtful, strategic legal analysis on fast-moving matters

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of litigation experience as an attorney at a law firm
  • Strong class action defense experience in consumer litigation required
  • Experience with false advertising, product defect, breach of warranty, and consumer protection claims required
  • Experience briefing class certification and/or summary judgment required
  • Experience with written discovery, depositions, expert work, and case management
  • Experience with California Unfair Competition Law is strongly preferred
  • Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills
  • Active bar admission in California, New York, or Washington State

Why You Will Love Working Here

  • Elite, resume-building litigation platform
  • Sophisticated matters for major clients and industry leaders
  • Strong training, mentorship, and sponsorship culture
  • Clear path for development and advancement
  • Excellent benefits, wellness resources, and family-supportive programs
  • Collaborative team environment with high standards and low ego

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

 

  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

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