Associate, Consumer Class Action

Abramson Labor Group•Burbank, CA

11d•$130,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Abramson Labor Group is hiring a Consumer Class Action Associate to litigate class and representative actions on behalf of California consumers in state and federal court. The associate will work with senior attorneys on case strategy while independently managing matters from pre-filing investigation through class certification, settlement, and trial, with support from experienced paralegals and legal assistants. The position is full-time and hybrid, based in the firm's Burbank, California office. Candidates must reside in California. Occasional travel to courts, depositions, and mediations throughout the state is required. The stated base salary is $130,000–$200,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications; another compensation listing states $130,000–$170,000 yearly.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school.
Active California State Bar license in good standing.
At least 2 years of civil litigation experience, including meaningful exposure to class action or complex litigation.
Excellent legal research and writing skills, including the ability to produce a persuasive, well-organized brief with limited editing.
Working knowledge of California consumer statutes such as the UCL, FAL, and CLRA.
Familiarity with class procedure under FRCP 23 and California Code of Civil Procedure § 382.
Strong organization and ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines simultaneously.
Clear, professional communication with clients, opposing counsel, and the court.
Must reside in California.

Nice To Haves

Plaintiff-side consumer class action experience.
Experience with data privacy (CIPA, CCPA), Automatic Renewal Law, or TCPA claims.
Experience opposing motions to compel arbitration and handling mass arbitration.
Experience working with damages experts or consumer survey evidence.
Experience with wage and hour or PAGA class actions.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Investigate and evaluate potential consumer class claims, including false advertising, unfair business practices, data privacy, automatic renewal, warranty, and product defect matters.
Draft complaints, pre-litigation demand letters, including CLRA notices, and amended pleadings.
Research and draft motions and oppositions, including motions to dismiss, motions to compel arbitration, class certification, summary judgment, and preliminary and final settlement approval.
Develop and manage discovery, including written discovery, ESI and large document productions, meet-and-confer, and discovery motions.
Prepare for, take, and defend depositions, including corporate PMQ/30(b)(6) witnesses.
Work with experts on damages models, consumer surveys, and technical issues.
Prepare mediation briefs and help negotiate class settlements; assist with notice and claims administration.
Communicate with class representatives and keep them informed throughout the case.
Manage a docket of deadlines and court filings with accuracy and ownership.
Track developments in California and federal consumer protection law and help identify new case opportunities.