Class Action Associate Attorney

About the role

At Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. For millions of Americans, we're their last line of defense against insurance companies, large corporations or defective goods. From attorneys in all 50 states, to client support staff, creative marketing to operations teams, every member of our firm has a key role to play in the winning fight for consumer rights. Our over 6,000 employees are all united by one mission: For the People.

Summary

Morgan & Morgan is seeking a Class Action Associate Attorney with at least 2+ years' experience to join its growing class action group in Tampa. The Class Action Attorney will help handle a heavy and complex caseload of federal and state cases related to unfair business practices, consumer protection and privacy statues.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day handling of state and federal class action cases in various stages
• Investigation, drafting and filing of litigation documents, including pleadings, discovery requests, discovery responses, demands, motions, and memoranda
• Guiding clients through the case process
• Interacting with expert witnesses, including preparation of expert reports and affidavits
• Preparing for and attending depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances

Qualifications

• Law degree from a fully accredited law school
• An active member in good standing with the State Bar Association
• Minimum 2+ years' of class action experience, including trial, deposition, and motions experience in technical, complex cases, ideally on behalf of plaintiffs
• Exceptional research skills. Candidate should be capable of scouring the earth on Westlaw to find applicable caselaw
• Clerkship experience preferred
• Law review experience preferred
• Excellent client service and communication skills
• Self-starter driven by long-term career goals
• Superior writing and oral advocacy skills with a close attention to detail

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Benefits

• Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful.
• This success starts with our staff.
• For full-time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.