Mid-Level Class Action Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Mid-Level Class Action Associate Attorney for their San Diego, CA office.

Job Overview:

The Mid-Level Class Action Associate Attorney will be responsible for effectively communicating with clients, lawyers, and third parties, producing high-quality work products, meeting deadlines, and fostering positive work relationships.

Duties:

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence promptly and efficiently.
• Provide timely, accurate, and high-quality work products.
• Successfully meet deadlines and expectations and perform all required work duties.
• Foster positive work relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Comply with all firm policies and practices.
• Engage in physical and sedentary activities, including working at a computer for extended periods, participating in digital/virtual conference calls, and attending meetings as needed.
• Perform all other duties, tasks, or projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• 4-5 years of experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of litigation experience, preferably gained while practicing at an AmLaw 100 firm.
• Experience with class action defense, complex commercial litigation, securities, and consumer litigation is highly preferred.
• Strong academic background from nationally recognized schools.
• Previous federal clerkship is a plus.
• Class action experience is preferred.
• Superior writing, research, and analytical skills with the ability to navigate and take ownership of a multi-matter docket.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in the state of California.

Skills:

• Superior writing skills.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage a multi-matter docket effectively.

This Amlaw firm is best known for allowing its associates to find a balanced work load that best suites them. As a result, the company operates with an entrepreneurial culture, offers flexible face-time, and values diversity and a work space inclusive of everyone. This firm is also one that values pro-bono work?encouraging their associates to gain real-life experience and take charge of their own opportunities and success.