Litigation Counsel

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY IS DIFFERENT

Berger Montague’s Consumer Protection Department handles some of the most consequential class action litigation in the country. Our docket spans consumer privacy, consumer fraud, false advertising, defective products, data breaches, Fair Credit Reporting Act violations, and other unfair trade practices affecting millions of consumers. We go up against the biggest defense firms in the country and we win.

This is a rare opportunity to practice sophisticated civil litigation at scale while fighting for consumers who have been deceived, defrauded, or harmed by corporate misconduct.

Learn more about our Consumer Protection practice: https://bergermontague.com/practice-areas/consumer-protection/

ABOUT BERGER MONTAGUE

Berger Montague PC pioneered the use of class actions in American civil litigation. Founded in 1970, the Firm has spent over 55 years at the vanguard of plaintiff-side litigation, recovering more than $55 billion for its clients across antitrust, consumer, employment, securities, civil rights, and more.

Our 100+ attorneys take on high stakes matters where the legal issues are hard, and the outcomes change lives. Counsel are given genuine responsibility because our cases demand it.

The firm is recognized by Chambers USA, The Legal 500, and Law360 as a national leader in class action litigation.

LOCATION

This Counsel position is based in our Philadelphia, PA office. However, we will also consider candidates who are licensed and residing in the following cities where Berger Montague has an office, or who wish to work remotely from elsewhere:

• San Diego, CA
• Washington, DC
• Minneapolis, MN
• Chicago, IL
• San Francisco, CA

THE ROLE

This is a Counsel position focused on client relationship management and client-side discovery across our consumer class action matters. You will serve as the primary point of contact for class representative clients, guiding them through every phase of litigation and ensuring they are prepared and supported throughout the process. Responsibilities include:

Client Intake & Relationship Management

• Conduct initial client vetting and intake interviews
• Maintain client relationships through litigation, including educating clients about their role as class representatives

Client Discovery Management

• Oversee collection and review of client documents during the discovery phase
• Manage collection, imaging, and organization of client document productions
• Prepare initial drafts of client discovery responses

Deposition Support

• Prepare clients for deposition
• Defend client depositions, as first or second chair

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• J.D. from an accredited law school; admitted in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• At least 2 years of civil litigation experience, ideally in class action litigation
• Sincere desire and ability to focus on client interaction
• Strong interpersonal skills and genuine empathy for clients
• Comfort and enthusiasm in advising clients in complex litigation
• Genuine commitment to consumers’ rights and plaintiff-side litigation

Preferred

• Familiarity with discovery collection, document review, and imaging
• Prior class action litigation experience

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Depending on experience, $115k to $150k annual salary plus annual discretionary bonus
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; HRA contribution
• Short/long-term disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with profit sharing
• Bar dues and CLE reimbursement; pre-tax transportation benefits

HOW TO APPLY

Submit the following in a single email to Candice Enders, Director of Recruiting, at careers@bergermontague.com:

• Cover letter describing your interest in plaintiff-side consumer protection litigation and why Berger Montague and this role specifically
• Resume
• Law school transcript (unofficial acceptable)
• Writing sample (10–20 pages; ideally a brief or motion you drafted)
• Three professional references

Subject line: “Consumer Protection Counsel Application by [Your Name]”

Berger Montague PC is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We actively encourage applications from attorneys of all backgrounds, including those historically underrepresented in the plaintiffs’ bar.