What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate position at Berger Montague?
FIRM OVERVIEW
Berger Montague PC is a nationally renowned plaintiff class action civil litigation firm consisting of over 100 attorneys. The Firm pioneered the use of class actions in securities and antitrust litigation, and since then, has expanded the use of class actions in the fields of consumer, employment, environmental, and insurance litigation, as well as in the areas of civil and human rights. The position for which the firm is hiring would generally focus on consumer privacy / data breach class actions, as well as more general consumer protection class actions, with an emphasis on class actions related to financial services and credit reporting.
Berger Montague offers a competitive salary and attractive benefits package, which includes health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, HSA contribution, disability insurance, life insurance, 401(k) contribution, profit sharing, and pretax transportation benefits.
We have a busy national practice and are looking to add an attorney to our San Diego office. The firm is currently in a hybrid work setting (i.e., two days working in the office and three days working remotely), with a long-term plan to maintain a hybrid work environment.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Draft pleadings, pretrial motions, and briefs.
- Participate in discovery, including drafting written discovery, conducting meet and confer sessions, and analyzing documents and assisting with depositions.
- Assist with preparations for contested hearings and trial.
QUALIFICATIONS
To be considered, please submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample to Jennifer Goula, HR Generalist (jgoula@bm.net). Please include “San Diego Associate” in the subject line.
Berger Montague PC is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting a diverse workplace. All qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply.
