Class Action Counsel, Brief Writer

Job Description

Job Description

Class Action Counsel, Brief Writer (Remote) - CA

Direct Counsel is representing a leading national firm seeking a  Class Action Counsel (Brief Writer) who want to concentrate exclusively on brief writing in class actions, collective actions, and PAGA matters . This role allows you to focus on the phase of litigation that aligns most with your strengths and professional interests, such as briefing strategy, development of cutting-edge arguments, and legal writing .

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 6 years of legal experience in wage and hour and class, collective, and/or representative actions and issues. Candidates must be licensed to practice law in their state of residence.

 

Requirements:

• 6+ years of litigation and brief-writing experience

• Licensed in California and state of residence

• Excellent academic credentials

• Significant litigation experience

• Significant experience in California wage and hour class action and/or PAGA litigation

• The ability to discern practical and well-founded arguments and briefing for the effective defense of class, collective, and representative actions in wage and hour class action, collective action, and/or PAGA litigation.

• The ability to effectively and persuasively draft factual and legal arguments on complex matters.

• The ability to handle briefings in multiple complex matters and move between matters with confidence and effectiveness.

• An active bar license in the candidate's state of residence. California bar license preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Drafting substantive motions and briefs including but not limited to, the following:
  • Motions to dismiss
  • Demurrers
  • Motions to compel arbitration
  • Mediation briefs for class, collective, and/or PAGA matters
  • Oppositions to conditional and/or class certifications
  • Motions for summary judgment

• Consultation with the trial team to formulate a briefing strategy for each assignment and is responsible for analyzing the facts of cases

• Evaluating and applying applicable legal authority

• Creating persuasive arguments and briefing

 

Compensation: $125,000–$175,000 annually + bonus eligibility

Benefits:  

• Health
• Dental 
• Vision plan for you, your spouse/domestic partner and children 
• 401(k) plan
• Ample time off programs
• Mental health programs
• Family building and caregiving 
• Generous paid parental leave 
• Life insurance 
• Disability insurance
• Wellness program 
• Flexible spending accounts 
• Employee referral bonus program

Compensation: 

• $150,000 to $220,000 annually, contingent on relevant experience and education and includes eligibility for performance-based bonuses.