Attorney - Consumer Class Action Litigation Associate (United States)

Litigation Attorney — Consumer Class Actions | Remote Available

Direct partner mentorship | Opportunity for advancement

Ready to take greater ownership of your cases—and put your litigation skills to work representing consumers?

Our client is adding a litigation attorney to its growing nationwide consumer class action practice, with a primary focus on data breach cases. MB Attorney Search is conducting this retained search.

Prior data breach experience is not required. Federal court litigation experience is preferred.

The firm is prepared to train a strong litigator who brings excellent writing skills, substantive motion practice, sound judgment, and the initiative to move cases forward.

Attorneys with backgrounds in consumer protection, complex commercial litigation, privacy, antitrust, securities, employment class actions, or class action defense are encouraged to apply. Defense-side attorneys interested in moving into plaintiffs’ work are welcome.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Remote flexibility. Fully remote and hybrid arrangements are available, with meaningful overlap with Central Time business hours.
• Greater case ownership. Help shape strategy and handle matters from investigation through litigation and resolution, with increasing independence as you develop.
• Direct mentorship. Work closely with the partner leading the data breach practice and build the skills to manage your own portfolio of cases.
• A demonstrated path to partnership. Every current equity partner began at the firm as an associate. Advancement reflects development, performance, and contribution.
• Room to develop your own ideas. Attorneys can identify potential cases and build new areas of practice. A formal origination compensation program rewards qualifying matters.
• A collaborative boutique environment. Gain direct access to partners while handling sophisticated nationwide litigation.

The Work

You will help represent consumers whose personal information has been compromised, working on an active and growing docket of data breach class actions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Investigating potential cases and developing claims and litigation strategy.
• Drafting complaints, substantive motions, briefs, and settlement papers.
• Managing discovery, deadlines, and substantial components of cases.
• Communicating with clients and coordinating with co-counsel, experts, and the litigation team.
• Participating in court appearances, arguments, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
• Taking increasing responsibility for independently managing matters.

What You Bring

The ideal candidate has approximately 3–8 years of substantive civil litigation experience , although exceptional candidates outside that range may be considered.

The firm particularly values:

• Strong legal research and persuasive writing.
• Hands-on experience drafting substantive pleadings and briefs.
• Meaningful responsibility for cases or significant portions of litigation.
• The judgment and initiative to identify next steps, meet deadlines, and follow through.
• An interest in representing consumers and developing a plaintiffs’ class action practice.

Data breach, privacy, consumer protection, and class action experience are valuable, but not prerequisites. Strong litigators from other substantive civil litigation practices will be considered.

Admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction is required.

The firm is based in Chicago , and fully remote or hybrid arrangements are available. Occasional travel may be required for court appearances and other case-related needs.

Start a Confidential Conversation

If you are a strong litigator interested in greater responsibility, direct mentorship, and consumer advocacy, we would welcome a conversation.

Apply through LinkedIn or submit your resume to MB Attorney Search . A substantive writing sample and law school transcript may be requested later in the process.

All inquiries are confidential. Your materials will not be shared with our client without your prior consent.