Consumer Protection Litigation and Compliance Associate – D.C.

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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