National Data Breach Class Action & Qui Tam Associate
Location: Sacramento, CA
Responsibilities:
- Work experience with complex consumer litigation; experience with False Claims Act litigation a plus, but not required
- Related legal experience in the private or public sector
- Exceptional communication skills with clients, teams, and team leaders to develop Data Breach class action and Qui Tam lawsuits
- Exceptional research and writing skills
- Draft pleadings, complaints, discovery, motions, and other court filings with various State and Federal Courts; conduct research on a variety of novel legal issues in State and Federal cases; present and argue motions
- Manage mediation and court approval process for class action cases, including drafting class action preliminary approval motions, and drafting and arguing final approval and fees motions
- Manage the filing of pleadings, tracking service of process, and assuring SOL deadlines are met
- Self-starter with all phases of litigation, including interpretation of laws and regulations
- Opportunity to become a team leader with potential for generous bonuses
- Opportunities to mediate select cases; numerous “second chair” mediation opportunities in Data Breach class action matters
Requirements:
- Must have 2 – 5 years of experience in complex consumer or False Claims Act litigation, or general litigation
- Must be a team player: willing to work collaboratively with all staff members
- Caring and compassionate attitude with clients that is consistent with the firm’s core values
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Growth mindset and eagerness to become an invaluable member of the Arnold Law Firm team–we want to train if you want to learn
- Highly proficient in Microsoft suite and demonstrated comfort with technology, including case management software
- Ability to analyze and calculate damages stemming from Data Breach class action and Qui Tam violations and penalties for individuals and classes
- Strong time management and multitasking skills – must be able to simultaneously manage multiple projects in a busy (and supportive) environment
- High attention to detail and superior organizational skills
- Desire to market and grow your own source of case referrals
- Licensed and in good standing in any state
We offer:
- Competitive salary based on experience (range $95,000 to $135,000)
- Attorney bonus program based on merit
- 100% employer paid medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees
- 401k
- 2 weeks of vacation pay
- 10 paid holidays
- Collegial and energetic work environment
- Excellent support staff and training
- Paid continuing education programs
- Paid bar membership and membership to trial lawyer associations assessment for team skills
- Growth opportunities for a highly accountable, growth-minded person working in an entrepreneurial environment
To apply please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected], please notate ‘Data Breach Associate’ in the subject of the email.