Associate - Litigation (Class Action)

About the Role

DLA Piper is seeking an associate to join its Litigation group, Product Liability, Mass Torts & Class Actions subgroup, to work with its Class Actions practice. This position is open to any US office, with a preference for New York metropolitan based candidates.

Responsibilities

• Legal Research: Conduct thorough and comprehensive legal research and analysis to support case/transaction preparation and strategy.
• Legal Writing: Draft well-written, error free, and reasoned legal documents, including briefs, motions, contracts, and correspondence.
• Case/Transaction Assistance and Management: Assist/Manage a variety of complex cases/transactions from inception to resolution including preparing for trials, negotiations, settlements, closings, and other legal activities while continuously demonstrating strong judgement.
• Internal/External Client Interaction: Build, maintain, and cultivate strong internal and external client relationships by providing support, regular updates, advice, and addressing concerns promptly and with the utmost professionalism.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other lawyers and business professionals to support and develop innovative case/transaction strategies to achieve the most favorable outcomes for internal and external clients.
• Attend, support, and participate in high-level legal activities including court hearings, depositions, negotiations, trials, etc.
• Compliance: Ensure rigorous compliance with legal standards and regulations, staying abreast of changes in law and legal precedents.
• Professional Development: Proactively seek out and participate in ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your legal knowledge, practice technology, management, and leadership skills.
• Firm Citizenship and Community Involvement: Engage in and contribute to firm programs and initiatives; civic and professional organizations; pro bono work by providing legal assistance to underserved and underrepresented communities.

Qualifications

• JD
• Admitted to practice in the jurisdiction in which you are applying
• Minimum of 4 years of litigation experience, preferably gained while practicing at an AmLaw 100 firm
• Experience with class action defense, including securities, data and privacy, or consumer litigation
• Experience managing multi-matter dockets
• Strong persuasive legal writing skills
• Experience running large scale discovery of matters
• Previous federal clerkship is preferred

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Good business and professional judgment
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently
• Conceptual thinking
• Persuasive communication
• Management skills

Pay and Benefits

• Expected hiring range: $310,000–$390,000 per year depending on geographic market location, experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k)

Schedule

• Hybrid work arrangement combining remote and in-office work (specific arrangement determined at time of hiring and subject to modification)