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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.

Associates at Hausfeld take a substantial role in 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, among other responsibilities. All associates are expected to work in our antitrust litigation practice area, and most have the opportunity to work on matters in our other practice areas as well.

We are looking for someone who is a team player, a self-starter, highly organized, and able to juggle multiple responsibilities. A strong academic background and excellent writing skills and analytic ability are 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 $165,000 - $180,000 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.  

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.

Hausfeld is a leading global law firm specializing in complex litigation on behalf of plaintiffs in the areas of antitrust, environmental threats, consumer protection, data breach, commercial & financial disputes, and human rights, often with an international dimension. Our diverse team of attorneys has been appointed by federal courts to lead the nation’s most complex class actions. This position offers the opportunity for extremely substantive, interesting, and challenging work with recognized leaders in the bar. Applicants should be enthusiastic about this mission-driven work and the opportunity to dive into complex problem-solving challenges.

Applications will be considered on the following factors:

• Demonstrated commitment to promoting DEI in their communities and/or in the legal profession
• Academic and leadership achievements
• Life experiences that have shaped values (including a commitment to DEI) and professional goals including any obstacles or challenges (financial or otherwise) encountered in advancing career objectives
• A desire to practice at a plaintiff-side global law firm

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and must include a 1–2-page personal statement, resume, transcript, and short writing sample.

Applications will be accepted from November 14, 2024 – January 15, 2025.