*Job Summary*
We are seeking a highly skilled, motivated, and ambitious Associate with a passion for mission-driven work, to join our dynamic legal team, specializing in handling complex consumer class actions related to data privacy and misuse.
A successful candidate will be responsible for managing a caseload involving complex legal issues surrounding data privacy cases including data breaches, data misuse, as well as other complex consumer class actions.
An ideal candidate must possess excellent writing skills, and ability to independently take depositions and argue motions.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with the leaders in this field, making a meaningful impact
*Essential Duties and Responsibilities*
_A successful Senior Associate Attorney must spend over 50% of work time on, and satisfactorily perform, these general categories of duties, which require significant discretion and independent judgment.
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_Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:_
· Evaluating new cases; preparing and reviewing case proposals
· Conducting legal research
· Developing and recommending case strategy
· Drafting motions and briefs in file-ready form
· Overseeing filing process for motions and briefs
· Preparing, finalizing, and serving associated documents related to litigation, such as stipulations, discovery letters, joint statements, and proposed orders
· Corresponding with co-counsel, opposing counsel, court personnel, and clients as necessary
· Drafting, propounding, reviewing, and responding to discovery; managing discovery disputes
· Preparing for and taking/defending depositions
· Attending mediations, arbitrations, and court hearings
· Taking argument at mediation, arbitration, and court hearings
· Attending and/or leading team and firm meetings
· Adhering to all deadlines (internal and court mandated)
· Administrative duties as they relate to the practice of law
*Qualifications *To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
*Education and/or Experience*
· 3-6 Years Litigation Experience
· CA Bar Admission Required; Nice to have NY or IL
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office required
CA bar exam if licensed in other states
*Skills and Abilities*
· Strong writing, legal research, and analytical skills
· Proactive thinker, self-sufficient
· Strong leadership, team management, and organizational skills
· Strong oral advocacy and negotiation skills
· Ability to handle a wide variety of legal matters
· Adherence to all deadlines
· Effective time management
· Committed to superior client service
· Familiarity with e-filing preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $130,000.
00 - $160,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k) matching
* Flexible schedule
* Flexible spending account
* Parental leave
Supplemental pay types:
* Bonus opportunities
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Malibu, CA 90265
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