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Class Action Associate Attorney
Jacksonville, Florida, United States; Los Angeles, California, United States; Miami, Florida, United States; New York; Orlando, Florida, United States; Tampa, Florida, United States; West Palm Beach, Florida, United States. Posted 2 months ago
The role
You will investigate, develop, and prosecute state and federal class actions involving consumer protection, data privacy, and unfair business practices. You will aid senior lawyers in the development and advancement of cases through all stages of litigation.
What you will do
- Aid senior lawyers in the development and advancement of cases through all stages of litigation
- Research complex legal issues and develop case strategy
- Draft and file pleadings, motions, memoranda, and discovery requests and responses
- Analyze factual records, identify relevant precedent, and build persuasive arguments
- Prepare for and participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and other proceedings
- Work with expert witnesses, including on reports, affidavits, and supporting discovery
- Communicate with clients and collaborate with colleagues on case strategy
- Identify emerging legal issues and investigate potential claims in consumer protection and privacy
Required qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Admission to The Florida Bar, or willingness to obtain admission within one year of hire
- A recent graduate of up to 2 years of litigation experience or a judicial clerkship
- Exceptional legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
- Sound judgment, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities
- A self-directed approach to your work
- A passion for the law and helping consumers seek justice through class actions
- Willingness to work in office in Tampa
Nice to have
- Federal judicial clerkship experience, particularly with a U.S. District Court or Court of Appeals
- Law review, law journal, or comparable legal writing experience
Benefits
- medical and dental insurance
- 401(k) plan
- paid time off
- paid holidays
About the company
Morgan & Morgan is one of the nation’s largest plaintiffs’ firms, representing individuals and consumers in disputes with powerful corporations and institutions. Their mission is For the People.