Description:
Join a firm that is shaping front-page headlines pursuing justice every day, whether litigating some of the most significant civil and human rights cases of our time or ensuring that companies take responsibility for their actions and remediate the harm they have caused.DiCello Levitt, a nationally prominent, Chambers and Benchmark-rated law firm with offices nationwide, is seeking a Litigation Associate supporting the Class Action practice group in our Chicago office location.
Firm Description:
DiCello Levitt is a leading national plaintiffs' law firm representing clients in class action, business-to-business, public client, whistleblower, personal injury, civil rights, and mass tort litigation. The firm has delivered $25B+ in awards and settlements to our clients and has been recognized for our excellence in litigation by Chambers USA, Law360, Benchmark Litigation, Lawdragon, and The National Law Journal.
Who We Are:
DiCello Levitt is a leading national plaintiffs' law firm representing clients in class action, business-to-business, public client, whistleblower, personal injury, civil rights, and mass tort litigation. The firm has delivered $25B+ in awards and settlements to our clients and has been recognized for our excellence in litigation by Chambers USA, Law360, Benchmark Litigation, Lawdragon, and The National Law Journal.
Role and Responsibilities:
This listing is for a full-time Associate Attorney position within the Firm's Class Action practice group. Attorneys in this group represent individuals in large-scale class action lawsuits against powerful entities, with a strong history of securing significant settlements and verdicts. The team handles a wide range of complex class action cases, from consumer protection to product liability.
The Class Action Associate will be responsible for managing and litigating class action cases, conducting legal research and analysis, drafting motions and legal documents, and representing clients in court. This role requires expertise in class certification, settlement negotiations, and a strategic mindset to handle complex, high-stakes litigation. The ideal candidate will have strong litigation experience and a commitment to achieving favorable outcomes for class members.
Responsibilities will include:
- Manage and litigate class action cases from inception to resolution, including overseeing case strategy and progress.
- Conduct extensive legal research and analysis to support case arguments and motions.
- Lead the briefing of pivotal motions such as class certification, Daubert, and summary judgment.
- Manage and oversee the discovery process, including drafting and responding to discovery requests, reviewing documents, and coordinating with experts.
- Communicate regularly with clients, class members, and experts to keep them informed and engaged throughout the case.
- Take and defend depositions of class representatives, other fact witnesses, and experts to gather key information and support case arguments.
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple cases simultaneously with minimal supervision and maintaining a high level of organization and attention to detail.
- Collaborate with a legal team to develop strategies and ensure efficient case management.
- Additional duties as assigned.
- In-depth understanding of class action laws, rules, and procedures, including class certification and settlement processes.
- Strong litigation skills, with the ability to manage complex cases from inception through trial or settlement.
- Excellent legal research, writing, and drafting abilities for motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
- Experience managing and leading a legal team.
- Effective communication skills, both in court and when interacting with clients, experts, and class members.
- Strong strategic mindset with the ability to develop and implement case strategies, anticipate legal challenges, and adapt to evolving case dynamics.
- Ability to openly receive constructive feedback on work products with professionalism and confidence.
Education and Experience:
- Juris Doctor (JD) Degree: Must have a law degree from an accredited law school, with a strong academic record preferred.
- Active license to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction(s), in good standing with the state bar.
- Minimum four (4) years of experience in complex litigation, with a focus on class actions, mass torts, or large-scale legal matters.
- Proven experience in managing class action lawsuits, including expertise in class certification, settlement negotiations, and communication with class members.
