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 Qualifications 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 Additional Information Work Schedule & Location • Full-time, hybrid schedule based in our Burbank, CA office • Candidates must reside in California • Occasional travel to courts, depositions, and mediations throughout the state Compensation & Benefits • Base salary: $130,000 - $200,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • Unlimited paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays • Opportunity to Department Class Action Employment Type Full Time Location Burbank, CA Workplace type Hybrid Compensation Base salary: $130,000 - $200,000/ year commensurate with experience