Lateral Class Action Associate

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Job Overview
A leading law firm is seeking an associate to join its dynamic Class Actions Litigation team in San Francisco. The ideal candidate will have strong interest in and/or prior exposure to state and federal class action practice, alongside experience in broader commercial litigation. The firm’s class action practice is broad and cross-functional, encompassing areas such as consumer, employment, privacy, antitrust, and securities law. The role provides the opportunity to work on complex and high-profile cases in a collaborative and cutting-edge environment.

Location

• San Francisco, CA

Duties

• Research and draft motions and briefs for class action cases.
• Participate in all aspects of discovery, including document review, depositions, and witness preparation.
• Manage cases and client relationships, ensuring deadlines and objectives are met.
• Work across various practice areas within class actions, including consumer, employment, privacy, antitrust, and securities.
• Handle case strategy development and provide litigation support across multiple stages of cases.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and other team members to develop case theories and legal strategies.

Requirements

• Law school class years 2018 to 2022.
• Experience or strong interest in state and federal class action litigation.
• General commercial litigation experience is a plus.
• District court or appellate court clerkship experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with class action litigation strategy, including motions practice and discovery.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active license to practice law in California or eligibility to obtain California bar admission promptly.

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing abilities.
• Experience with class action litigation and commercial litigation.
• Ability to manage client relationships and contribute to case strategy.
• Proficient in discovery processes, including drafting and responding to discovery requests.
• Familiarity with case management and procedural requirements in class action cases.

Benefits

• Health care
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off, including sick time and vacation
• Parental leave
• Basic life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Discretionary, performance-based bonuses

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1750 Montgomery St Fl 1
San Francisco
California
United States 94111
Phone : (415) 464 6897
Fax : (213) 895-7306