Consumer Protection Litigation and Compliance Associate - Chicago

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Litigation Associate – Consumer Class Actions
Location: Multiple Locations (Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Washington, D.C)

Direct Counsel represents an Am Law 100 firm seeking a Litigation Associate with 3–6 years of experience to join its growing consumer protection and complex litigation practice. This role offers hands-on responsibility representing clients in high-stakes consumer class action litigation, regulatory matters, and complex commercial disputes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage consumer class action and complex litigation matters from inception through resolution

• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery; handle discovery disputes and case strategy

• Take and defend depositions and conduct witness interviews

• Participate in regulatory investigations and enforcement matters

• Advise clients on compliance, litigation risk, and consumer protection regulations

• Collaborate with cross-office teams on complex, multi-jurisdictional litigation

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of litigation experience, with consumer class action experience required

• Experience with TCPA, state mini-TCPA laws, automatic renewal laws, or consumer protection statutes preferred

• Familiarity with FTC, FCC, CFPB, or state regulatory investigations is a plus

• Excellent legal writing, research, analytical, and advocacy skills

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Active bar membership in good standing in the jurisdiction of practice

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience ($260k -$390k per year)

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off

• Optional work from home days: Monday and Friday