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OPEN POSITIONS

A career with Hausfeld provides a distinctive opportunity to work at a different kind of law firm.

US

  • SENIOR ASSOCIATE/COUNSEL

Hausfeld LLP is accepting applications for a senior associate/counsel with 7+ litigation and/or clerkship experience to join the firm’s San Francisco, Washington DC, New York, or Philadelphia office.

Hausfeld ranks among the world’s leading plaintiff-side litigation law firms, renowned for its ability to prosecute and resolve complex disputes on behalf of businesses and individuals in the areas of antitrust/competition, commercial & financial disputes, consumer protection, data breach, environmental, and human rights, often with an international dimension. With more than 100 lawyers in the U.S. and Europe, the firm’s expertise is unrivaled. Our diverse team of attorneys has successfully litigated some of the nation’s most complex cases and negotiated some of the largest settlements ever reached.

Attorneys at Hausfeld are responsible for all aspects of litigation, including investigating and analyzing potential claims, drafting legal memos, complaints, and briefs, managing all phases of discovery (including taking and defending depositions), preparing for and attending trials, and participating in settlement discussions for complex litigation cases, among other responsibilities.

We are looking for someone who is a team player, a self-starter, highly organized, and able to juggle multiple responsibilities. Complex litigation experience and/or significant eDiscovery experience is required, as is the ability to manage and thrive in a fast-paced work environment. Applicants should be enthusiastic about the firm’s mission-driven work and the opportunity to dive into complex problem-solving challenges, while gaining experience in every aspect of litigation. Applicants must be licensed and in good standing or eligible for admission in the District of Columbia, California, New York, or Pennsylvania.

Hausfeld offers a wide variety of benefits including five weeks of paid time off, parental leave, health insurance benefits, 401k benefits, firm-sponsored disability and life insurance, well-being programs and more.  Associates work a hybrid schedule and are encouraged to work in the office two days per week. Associates also have the opportunity to work from anywhere for up to four weeks per year. The salary range for this position is $180,000 - $210,000 annually.  

Hausfeld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, age, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and national origin. Hausfeld is committed to promoting a diverse workplace. We strongly encourage candidates from under-represented backgrounds to apply.  

  • STAFF ATTORNEY 

Hausfeld is currently seeking Staff Attorneys for the firm's Washington, DC, San Francisco, Philadelphia or New York office. Staff Attorneys are primarily responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and coding documents produced in discovery. Staff attorneys may also conduct legal and factual research, draft memos, help prepare for depositions, and assist with other discovery-related tasks.

Hausfeld ranks among the world's leading claimants' litigation law firms, renowned for its ability to prosecute and resolve complex disputes on behalf of businesses and individuals in the areas of antitrust/competition, financial services, sports and entertainment, environmental, mass torts, consumer protection, and human rights, often with an international dimension. With more than 100 lawyers in the U.S. and Europe, the firm's expertise is unrivaled.

Hausfeld is currently seeking Staff Attorneys for the firm's Washington, DC, San Francisco, Philadelphia or New York office. Staff Attorneys are primarily responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and coding documents produced in discovery. Staff attorneys may also conduct legal and factual research, draft memos, help prepare for depositions, and assist with other discovery-related tasks.

Candidates must be licensed and in good standing in the District of Columbia, California, Pennsylvania or New York (or eligible for admission). Prior document review and/or litigation experience is a plus, but not required.

Staff Attorney positions are full-time positions. Staff Attorneys work a hybrid schedule and are encouraged to work in the office two days per week. 

Hausfeld offers a wide variety of benefits including health insurance benefits, 401k benefits, firm-sponsored disability and life insurance, well-being programs and more. The salary range for this position is $72,500 - $95,000 annually.

Hausfeld is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We are committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, citizenship status, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy of non-discrimination applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, placement, promotion, demotion, transfer, selection for lay-off, termination, compensation, and benefits.

  • Summer Associate – 2026

Hausfeld is seeking applications for 2026 summer associates from second- or third-year law students to work as an integral part of its Washington, DC practice. This position offers the opportunity for extremely substantive, interesting, and challenging work with recognized leaders in the plaintiffs’ bar. With more than 60 lawyers in the US, and more than 60 in Europe, the majority of whom work in antitrust, our expertise is unrivaled. In addition to antitrust, Hausfeld attorneys litigate mass torts, environmental threats, consumer protection, data breach, sports law and human rights cases. Our diverse team of attorneys has been appointed by federal courts to lead the nation’s most complex class actions.

Ideal candidates will have exceptional legal research and writing skills, and relevant background or interest in the firm’s practice areas. We are looking for candidates who are team players, self-starters, highly organized, and able to juggle multiple responsibilities. Interested applicants should provide a cover letter, resume, transcript and writing sample.

Hausfeld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, age, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and national origin. Hausfeld is committed to promoting a diverse workplace. We strongly encourage candidates from under-represented backgrounds to apply.

  • Litigation Paralegal

Hausfeld, seeks a Litigation Paralegal to become an integral part of its busy but congenial practice. Ideal candidates will have experience in all phases of litigation, including cite-checking and blue-booking, electronically filing briefs, trial, performing research using Westlaw and internet resources, managing document productions, managing the firm’s internal pleadings and correspondence files, deposition preparation, and strong writing skills.

Interested candidates must be a team player, highly organized, a self-starter and able to multi-task while working under strict deadlines. Must be flexible to handle changing priorities, proactive, resourceful, and efficient, demonstrating a high level of professionalism. Ability to maintain and understand confidentiality of the attorney-client relationship is crucial in this role. 

Hausfeld offers a wide variety of benefits including health insurance benefits, 401k benefits, firm-sponsored disability and life insurance, well-being programs and more. The salary range for this position is $95,000 - $120,000 annually.

Hausfeld is a leading global law firm with offices in Berlin, Boston, Brussels, Düsseldorf, London, New York, Paris, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Washington, DC. The firm has a broad range of complex litigation expertise, particularly in antitrust/competition, financial services, sports and entertainment, environmental, mass torts, consumer protection, and human rights matters, often with an international dimension. The team is friendly and sociable, and we genuinely believe in what we are trying to achieve as a firm. This makes Hausfeld a refreshing place to work.

Hausfeld is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We are committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy of non-discrimination applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, placement, promotion, demotion, transfer, selection for lay-off, termination, compensation and benefits.

UK

  • In-House Counsel - Maternity cover (London)

We’re seeking a skilled In-House Counsel to provide expert legal guidance on corporate matters, contract negotiations, and regulatory compliance. This role is ideal for a legal professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to contribute to strategic decision-making.

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  • Operations & HR Senior Advisor  - Maternity cover (London)

We’re seeking an Operations & HR Senior Advisor for 12 month fixed term contract. This role is critical for the smooth operation of the firm and will be reporting to the Operations & HR Director.

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THE NETHERLANDS

  • Associate

Are you an ambitious lawyer with a passion for complex legal issues? Do you want to work on groundbreaking cases against, for example, Big Tech or the pharmaceutical industry? At Hausfeld, you have the opportunity to use your legal expertise to support claimants in (mass) damage proceedings. Our cases are at the intersection of civil liability law, international private law, competition law, and regulations on unfair trade practices.

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We aspire to build upon our diverse and inclusive work environment, rooted in valuing different viewpoints and collaboration. 

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By joining Hausfeld, you will work within a team which has been recognised as leaders in their field.