Company Overview:

Our client is a well-respected law firm in Malibu, CA. It is currently seeking a highly skilled, motivated, and ambitious Associate Attorney with a passion for mission-driven work to join its dynamic legal team. This role specializes in handling complex consumer class actions related to data privacy and misuse. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload involving intricate legal issues such as data breaches, data misuse, and other high-stakes consumer class actions. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside leaders in this field and make a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate new cases and prepare case proposals.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategies.
• Draft motions, briefs, and other legal documents in file-ready form.
• Oversee the filing process for motions and briefs.
• Prepare, finalize, and serve litigation documents including stipulations, discovery letters, joint statements, and proposed orders.
• Correspond with co-counsel, opposing counsel, court personnel, and clients as necessary.
• Draft, propound, review, and respond to discovery; manage discovery disputes.
• Prepare for and take/defend depositions.
• Attend mediations, arbitrations, and court hearings, taking an active role in arguments.
• Lead and participate in team and firm meetings.
• Adhere to all internal and court-mandated deadlines.
• Perform administrative duties related to legal practice.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years of litigation experience.
• Active CA Bar Admission required; NY or IL admission is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong writing, legal research, and analytical skills.
• Proactive, self-sufficient thinker with strong leadership and organizational abilities.
• Excellent oral advocacy and negotiation skills.
• Ability to handle a wide range of legal matters.
• Strong commitment to superior client service.
• Familiarity with e-filing is preferred.