Consumer Class Action Attorney

UtiliSave LLC•New York, NY

14h•$125,000 - $160,000•Remote

About The Position

UtiliSave LLC is seeking an exceptional Consumer Class Action Attorney to lead the expansion of its class action practice. This full-time, remote role involves building a novel litigation practice focused on consumer class actions arising from utility billing disputes, regulatory non-compliance, and systemic overcharges. The attorney will develop case theories, vet claims, pursue discovery, negotiate settlements, and represent classes in litigation. This is a foundational role with the opportunity to build a practice from the ground up, with potential for associate and paralegal support as the practice scales. The ideal candidate will have a plaintiff-side class action background and a strong understanding of consumer protection statutes.

Requirements

Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (multi-state license preferred).
Minimum 7 years of experience in consumer class action litigation, with substantial plaintiff-side experience preferred.
Demonstrated expertise in class action law, including class certification, CAFA jurisdiction, discovery management, and settlement negotiation.
Strong substantive knowledge of consumer protection statutes (FCRA, FDCPA, TCPA, state consumer protection acts, etc.).
Proven success developing novel legal theories and pursuing cases in emerging or complex legal domains.
Exceptional legal research, writing, and oral advocacy; clear, persuasive communication in briefs, presentations, and depositions.
Strategic thinker who can assess case portfolio, prioritize resources, and make data-informed litigation decisions.
Strong negotiation and settlement skills; ability to drive favorable outcomes for class members while maintaining ethical boundaries.
Comfort building and working collaboratively with outside counsel and expert consultants.
Self-starter with entrepreneurial mindset; able to operate independently while building practice infrastructure.
Willingness to learn domain-specific knowledge about utility billing, tariff structures, regulatory frameworks, and cost recovery.
Proficiency with litigation management platforms, legal research tools (Westlaw, LexisNexis), and document management systems.
Must reside in a U.S. state within one (1) hour of Eastern Time (ET or CT time zones).
Must be authorized to permanently work in the U.S. as a U.S. Citizen or active Green Card holder. No visa sponsorship is available for this role.

Nice To Haves

Multi-state license preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify, evaluate, and vet consumer class action opportunities arising from utility billing disputes, rate design violations, regulatory non-compliance, and systemic overcharges.
Develop case theories, substantive claims, and litigation strategies; assess class certification likelihood, damages potential, and settlement value.
Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and other litigation documents with precision and strategic acuity.
Manage discovery process; produce documents, respond to interrogatories, and conduct/defend depositions.
Negotiate with defendants, opposing counsel, and co-counsel on settlement terms; structure class-wide recovery and administration.
Represent UtiliSave and class members at hearings, depositions, mediation, and trial.
Develop novel applications of consumer protection law and class action doctrine to utility billing and cost recovery disputes.
Coordinate with outside counsel when appropriate; manage relationships with expert witnesses, claims administrators, and co-counsel.
Advise executive team on litigation strategy, risk allocation, and case portfolio decisions.
Work collaboratively with audit team to translate audit findings into class action claims and evidence packages.