Class Action Litigation Associate Mid to Senior...

Description:

A Full-Service, International Law Firm is seeking a Mid to senior level Litigation Associate to join its Class Action group in the Firm's New Jersey office. Our litigation team provides practice, business-savvy advocacy, guiding clients through complex business litigation. Our courtroom-tested trial lawyers have successfully handled significant and challenging cases in federal and state courts, arbitration tribunals and administrative bodies nationwide.
This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level associate to join Kelley Drye's thriving litigation practice in New Jersey. Due to team expansion, we are looking to represent consumer-facing businesses, including telecommunications carriers, retailers, food companies and emerging technology companies in complex Class Action cases in federal and state courts in a multitude of jurisdictions.
Qualifications:

• Experience – minimum of 5-7 years
• Class Action Defense – at least 3 years of practice experience focusing on commercial litigation and consumer-oriented Class Action defense.
• Legal Procedures – Strong knowledge of federal and state court procedures, NJ/NY bar admissions required (or the ability to waive in)
• Investigations – experience representing clients in FTC and state attorneys general investigations.
• Litigation Skills – hands on experience supporting senior attorneys, managing e-discovery processes, navigating discovery disputes, drafting and arguing motions, taking and defending depositions and conducting face and expert discovery.
• Skills – strong analytical abilities, excellent research writing and oral advocacy skills. Proven client -relations skills, ability to thrive in a fast paced environment, manage multiple cases, prioritize tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Education – top academic credentials and a JD from an accredited law school

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