Description:

Responsibilities and practice:
A Worlds Largest Law Firm is seeking a junior or mid-level associate to join our Consumer Products Representation and Services team. Candidates should have excellent academic credentials and a particular desire to work on matters before the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and National Advertising Division (NAD). Our associates work collaboratively with our clients and partners throughout the firm, and are key members of our team. The associate hired for this position will focus primarily on regulatory matters, including those involving the CPSC, FTC, and NAD. The associate will also work on litigation matters, including consumer class action litigation. Expected responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Affirmative regulatory reporting and responding to regulatory investigations
Counseling clients on compliance with consumer product safety statutes, regulations, and standards
Advertising claims substantiation review
Drafting and preparing briefs, pleadings, motions and other documents, primarily for consumer class action work
Conducting legal research and writing memoranda
Working on all aspects of disputes from inception through trial
Supporting the team on business development and other litigation and regulatory-related matters as needed

Position Requirements:
Personal skills/attributes:

Can effectively communicate research into meaningful written work product
Possesses exceptional writing and analytical skills
Has excellent interpersonal skills and is able to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues
Demonstrates sound judgment and possesses keen attention to detail

Technical skills:

2-5 years of legal experience is required
Prior law firm experience is strongly preferred
Regulatory expertise involving the CPSC and FTC is ideal, but not required; however, a keen interest in learning to work on matters before these regulatory agencies is required
Experience with multi-jurisdictional litigation and class actions is strongly preferred
Strong litigation skills, such as serving as the case management lead, taking depositions, or demonstration of superb oratory skills are required; significant deposition and court experience is preferred

Other Requirements:

Must be licensed to practice law in the State of California and be in good standing
Application must include candidate's law school transcript and writing sample, and a cover letter specifically stating why the candidate is interested in working with the CPSC, FTC, and NAD