Class Action Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A consumer law firm is seeking a highly motivated Associate Class Action Attorney to join its team. This role offers opportunities for increasing responsibilities, including argument, depositions, and trial involvement. The ideal candidate will have strong research and writing skills, a commitment to justice, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Location:

• Westlake Village, CA

Duties:

• Conduct legal research on complex issues.
• Draft and brief discovery, dispositive, pre-trial, post-trial motions, and appeals.
• Prepare discovery requests and responses.
• Develop outlines for deposition and trial examinations.
• Manage trial preparation and second-chair examinations.
• Gain increasing responsibility in case strategy, arguments, depositions, and trials.

Requirements:

• 1-5 years of legal experience.
• Strong legal writing and research skills.
• Excellent oral communication and advocacy skills.
• Demonstrated work ethic and passion for justice.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
• Experience in mass tort, class action, and/or personal injury law preferred but not required.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active Bar membership in California preferred.

Skills:

• Legal research and writing proficiency.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

Benefits:

• Hybrid/remote work flexibility.
• Opportunity for professional growth and increasing responsibilities.