Junior Litigation Associate (Class Actions & Mass Arbitration)

About the role

Sheppard is seeking a second- or third-year litigation associate to join our Privacy and Cybersecurity litigation team. If you enjoy digging into new legal questions and are curious about how technology affects consumers and businesses, we encourage you to apply. This position is open to any U.S. Sheppard office, though New York and Del Mar are preferred. Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is a global Am Law 50 full-service law firm with over 1,200 attorneys across 16 offices worldwide. Our team defends clients in disputes at the intersection of technology, privacy, and consumer protection.

Responsibilities

• Help litigate class actions and mass arbitration matters involving privacy, cybersecurity, data breaches, artificial intelligence, false advertising, and other consumer protection claims.
• Work with partners and more senior associates to contribute to legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, factual investigation, discovery, and preparation for depositions and hearings.
• Build litigation skills and subject-matter knowledge.

Requirements

• A solid foundation in litigation, with experience in legal research, writing, and supporting case preparation appropriate to your year level.
• A genuine interest in class actions, mass arbitration, and disputes involving privacy, cybersecurity, AI, false advertising, and consumer protection.
• Prior exposure to these areas is welcome but not required; strong junior litigators eager to learn are encouraged even without prior privacy, class action, or mass arbitration experience.
• Strong research and writing skills, with an interest in tackling developing legal issues and turning complex concepts into clear arguments.
• A thoughtful, detail-oriented approach to reviewing facts, organizing information, and supporting discovery.
• A collaborative approach, clear communication, and a willingness to ask questions, seek feedback, and take on increasing responsibility as skills develop.
• Curiosity about technology and willingness to learn how products, services, and data practices work; a technical background is not required.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Second- or third-year litigation associate.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $235,000–$260,000.

For inquiries, please contact Katherine Milanes at kmilanes@sheppard.com. Requisition #2026-27745.