Complex Class Action Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Minneapolis, MN, is seeking a dedicated Complex Class Action Associate Attorney to join a dynamic team. This role involves litigating complex class action cases in federal and state courts, focusing on retirement, trust, finance-industry-related claims, and other economic and social justice claims.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Litigate complex class action cases in federal and state courts, specializing in retirement, trust, finance-industry-related, and other economic and social justice claims.
• Conduct thorough legal research and prepare detailed legal memoranda.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs; argue motions in court as necessary.
• Maintain strong client relationships, providing regular updates and strategic advice.
• Take and defend depositions effectively.
• Collaborate with finance, economics, and other experts to support case development and trial preparation.
• Identify and investigate potential new cases, conducting pre-suit investigations as needed.
• Cultivate relationships with other attorneys in the Plaintiffs’ bar for collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Supervise and work closely with paralegals, legal assistants, interns, and clerks.
• Travel as required for litigation and conferences.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Preferably 2 years of experience as a litigator focusing on complex class action cases.
• Admission to the Minnesota Bar or eligibility for admission within six months of hire.

Skills:

• Strong litigation and courtroom skills.
• Excellent research and writing abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple complex cases simultaneously.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Leadership qualities to supervise and mentor junior staff.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Certifications:

• Admission to the Minnesota Bar or eligibility for admission within six months of hire.

Established around the last quarter of the twentieth century, this premier law firm has its offices in the states of California and Minnesota. It specializes in matters related to consumer rights and also deals with a wide range of issues related to employee rights and whistleblower qui tam. The attorneys here have over the years received several commendations for their legal expertise from top industry publications.