Consumer Protection Associate

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY IS DIFFERENT Most litigation firms ask you to defend corporations from accountability. At Berger Montague, you do the opposite at the highest level of the plaintiffs' bar.Our Consumer Protection Department handles some of the most consequential class action litigation in the country. Our docket spans consumer fraud, false advertising, defective products, data breaches, Fair Credit Reporting Act violations, and other unfair trade practices affecting millions of consumers. We go up against the biggest defense firms in the country and we win.This is a position for an associate who wants to be in court, not doing document review. This position is for people who want their names on briefs that matter, not just time entries.This is a rare opportunity to practice sophisticated civil litigation at scale while fighting for consumers who have been deceived, defrauded, or harmed by corporate misconduct.Learn more about our Consumer Protection practice: https://bergermontague.com/practice-areas/consumer-protection/ABOUT BERGER MONTAGUE Berger Montague PC pioneered the use of class actions in American civil litigation. Founded in Philadelphia in 1970, the Firm has spent more than five decades at the vanguard of plaintiff-side litigation, recovering more than $55 billion for clients across antitrust, consumer, employment, securities, civil rights, and more.Our 100+ attorneys take on high stakes matters where the legal issues are hard, and the outcomes change lives. Associates are given genuine responsibility from day one because our cases demand it.The firm is recognized by Chambers USA, The Legal 500, and Law360 as a national leader in class action litigation.LOCATION This position is based in our San Diego, CA office. However, we will also consider candidates who are licensed and residing in the following cities where Berger Montague has an office, or who wish to work remotely from elsewhere:Philadelphia, PAWashington, DCMinneapolis, MNChicago, ILSan Francisco, CATHE ROLE This is a full-litigation associate position. You will be assigned meaningful work from your first week and grow rapidly into an attorney who can independently manage major phases of complex consumer class action litigation. Responsibilities include:Case Development & InvestigationConduct pre-litigation investigations: client intake, factual analysis, legal researchAnalyze consumer complaints, company records, advertising materials, and data to identify and quantify violationsDraft demand letters, complaints, arbitration demands, litigation hold notices, and pre-suit correspondenceWritten AdvocacyDraft motions for Rule 23 class certification, summary judgment, and to compelWrite discovery requests and responsesResearch and write appellate briefs when warrantedDiscovery & DepositionsWork with the team on litigation and discovery strategyTake and defend depositions of corporate witnesses, class members, and other fact witnessesManage large-scale document review and ESI discoveryTrial & Client ManagementAppear at hearings, oral arguments, and status conferences in federal and state courtParticipate in mediations and settlement negotiationsMaintain client relationships and coordinate with co-counselQUALIFICATIONSRequired:J.D. from an accredited law school; admitted in at least one U.S. jurisdiction1–2 years of civil litigation experience with exposure to federal court and motion practiceExceptional legal research and writing abilityGenuine commitment to consumers' rights and plaintiff-side litigationAbility to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environmentPreferred:Federal judicial clerkship experiencePrior plaintiff-side or class action experienceExperience with Rule 23 class certification briefingFamiliarity with consumer protection statutes (state UDAP laws, FCRA, CLRA, etc.)COMPENSATION & BENEFITSCompetitive market salary commensurate with experienceAnnual performance bonus and profit sharingComprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; HRA contributionShort/long-term disability and life insurance401(k) with profit sharingBar dues and CLE reimbursement; pre-tax transportation benefitsHOW TO APPLY Submit the following in a single email to Candice Enders, Director of Recruiting, at :Cover letter describing your interest in plaintiff-side consumer protection litigation and why Berger Montague specificallyResumeLaw school transcript (unofficial acceptable)Writing sample (10-20 pages; ideally a brief or motion you drafted)Three professional referencesSubject line: \"Consumer Protection Associate Application [Your Name]\"Berger Montague PC is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We actively encourage applications from attorneys of all backgrounds, including those historically underrepresented in the plaintiffs' bar.