Mid-Level Class Action Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Wilmington, DE, is seeking a Mid-Level Class Action Associate Attorney with 4-5 years of experience to join their team. The ideal candidate will possess strong litigation skills, particularly in class action defense, complex commercial litigation, securities, and consumer litigation.

Duties:

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence efficiently and responsively.
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work products.
• Successfully meet deadlines and expectations and perform work duties as required.
• Foster positive work relationships.
• Comply with all firm policies and practices.
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activities, such as 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 & Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar in Delaware (or ability to waive in promptly).
• Federal court admission (or ability to obtain promptly).

Skills:

• Superior writing skills.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in legal research and analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Team player with the ability to work independently when necessary.

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.