Complex Litigation / Class Actions Associate Attorney
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