Associate, Consumer Class Action

As a Consumer Class Action Associate, you'll litigate class and representative actions on behalf of California consumers in state and federal court. You'll work closely with senior attorneys on case strategy while carrying real responsibility on your own matters — from pre-filing investigation through class certification, settlement, and trial. You'll be supported by an experienced team of paralegals and legal assistants.
What You'll Do
Investigate and evaluate potential consumer class claims, including false advertising, unfair business practices, data privacy, automatic renewal, warranty, and product defect matters
Draft complaints, pre-litigation demand letters (including CLRA notices), and amended pleadings
Research and draft motions and oppositions, including motions to dismiss, motions to compel arbitration, class certification, summary judgment, and preliminary and final settlement approval
Develop and manage discovery: written discovery, ESI and large document productions, meet-and-confer, and discovery motions
Prepare for, take, and defend depositions, including corporate (PMQ/30(b)(6)) witnesses
Work with experts on damages models, consumer surveys, and technical issues
Prepare mediation briefs and help negotiate class settlements; assist with notice and claims administration
Communicate with class representatives and keep them informed throughout the case
Manage a docket of deadlines and court filings with accuracy and ownership
Track developments in California and federal consumer protection law and help identify new case opportunities
What You Bring
Required
J.D. from an accredited law school
Active California State Bar license in good standing
2+ years of civil litigation experience, including meaningful exposure to class action or complex litigation
Excellent legal research and writing skills — you can produce a persuasive, well-organized brief with limited editing
Working knowledge of California consumer statutes such as the UCL (Bus. & Prof. Code § 17200), FAL (§ 17500), and CLRA (Civ. Code § 1750 et seq.)
Familiarity with class procedure under FRCP 23 and Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 382
Strong organization and ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines at once
Clear, professional communication with clients, opposing counsel, and the court
Preferred
Plaintiff-side consumer class action experience
Experience with data privacy (CIPA, CCPA), Automatic Renewal Law, or TCPA claims
Experience opposing motions to compel arbitration and handling mass arbitration
Experience working with damages experts or consumer survey evidence
Experience with wage and hour or PAGA class actions
Bilingual in English and Spanish

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
Hybrid