Plaintiff-Side Class Action Litigation Associate

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. Handle sophisticated plaintiff-side class action and complex litigation matters from early case development through resolution .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $170,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in complex litigation, including plaintiff-side securities litigation and class actions, with strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills. Capable of developing case strategies and managing sophisticated assignments with attention to detail.

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Complex Litigation ExperienceJD From An Accredited Law SchoolActive Bar LicensePlaintiff-Side Securities Litigation ExperienceLegal Research And Writing Skills

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchLegal WritingDrafting BriefsMotionsPleadingsDiscovery MaterialsCase Strategy DevelopmentAnalytical SkillsAttention To DetailSound Judgment

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Bar License

Industry Keywords

Plaintiff-Side Class ActionComplex LitigationSecurities LitigationCommercial DisputesCorporate ConductDiscoveryDepositionsHearings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Handle sophisticated plaintiff-side class action and complex litigation matters from early case development through resolution
Research and analyze challenging legal and factual issues
Help develop creative case strategies
Draft briefs, motions, pleadings, discovery materials, and other persuasive legal work
Participate in discovery, depositions, hearings, case strategy, and other substantive litigation activities
Work closely with experienced attorneys in a lean team environment
Help advance high-stakes matters involving securities, commercial disputes, corporate conduct, and other complex claims
Communicate with colleagues, clients, experts, and other parties throughout the litigation process

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of complex litigation experience
JD from an accredited law school
Active bar license and good standing in at least one U.S. state
Reside in Massachusetts or Delaware
Excellent research, analytical, and legal writing skills
Strong academic credentials
Ability to manage sophisticated assignments with sound judgment and attention to detail
Plaintiff-side securities litigation or class action experience strongly preferred
Experience with a leading law firm or similarly sophisticated litigation practice preferred but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Highly flexible remote working environment
Significant bonus potential based on the success of contingency-fee matters
Performance and contingency-based bonus potential
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Direct access to experienced attorneys
Meaningful responsibility and professional development opportunities