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Class Action Associate Attorney

Jacksonville, Florida, United States; Los Angeles, California, United States; Miami, Florida, United States; New York; Orlando, Florida, United States; Tampa, Florida, United States; West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

At Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. For millions of Americans, we’re their last line of defense against insurance companies, large corporations or defective goods. From attorneys in all 50 states, to client support staff, creative marketing to operations teams, every member of our firm has a key role to play in the winning fight for consumer rights. Our over 6,000 employees are all united by one mission: For the People.

Associate Attorney 

Take on complex litigation. Work on cases with national impact.

Morgan & Morgan is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its growing Class Action Department in Tampa, working with John A. Yanchunis, the department’s leader. You’ll help investigate, develop, and prosecute state and federal class actions involving consumer protection, data privacy, and unfair business practices. The firm has an established track record of protecting the rights of consumers and stopping improper and unlawful behavior of some of the largest companies in the United States. Some of these accomplishments include:

  • $425.65 million jury verdict in Rodriguez v. Google (2025)
  • $380.5 million resolution in In re Equifax, Inc. Customer Data Security Breach Litigation (2020)
  • $143 million resolution in litigation arising from the Merrimack Valley gas explosions (2021)
  • $117.5 million resolution in In re Yahoo! Inc. Customer Data Breach Security Litigation (2020)
  • $63 million resolution in In re U.S. Office of Personnel Management Data Security Breach Litigation (2022)

His broader practice spans data privacy, antitrust, insurance, consumer protection, and defective products.

 

What you’ll do as an Associate 

  • Aid senior lawyers in the development and advancement of  cases through all stages of litigation
  • Research complex legal issues and develop case strategy
  • Draft and file pleadings, motions, memoranda, and discovery requests and responses
  • Analyze factual records, identify relevant precedent, and build persuasive arguments
  • Prepare for and participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and other proceedings
  • Work with expert witnesses, including on reports, affidavits, and supporting discovery
  • Communicate with clients and collaborate with colleagues on case strategy
  • Identify emerging legal issues and investigate potential claims in consumer protection and privacy

 

What we’re looking for

Required

  • J.D. from an accredited law school
  • Admission to The Florida Bar, or willingness to obtain admission within one year of hire
  • A recent graduate of up to 2 years of litigation experience or a judicial clerkship
  • Exceptional legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
  • Sound judgment, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities
  • A self-directed approach to your work
  • A passion for the law and helping consumers seek justice through class actions
  • Willingness to work in office in Tampa

 

Preferred But Not Required 

  • Federal judicial clerkship experience, particularly with a U.S. District Court or Court of Appeals
  • Law review, law journal, or comparable legal writing experience

Why Morgan & Morgan?

Our mission is For the People. Founded in 1988, Morgan & Morgan is one of the nation’s largest plaintiffs’ firms, representing individuals and consumers in disputes with powerful corporations and institutions. In the Class Action Department, you’ll work on challenging legal issues, build your litigation skills, and contribute to cases that affect consumers on a broad scale.

 

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Benefits

Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. This success starts with our staff.  For full-time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan,  paid time off and paid holidays.

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Morgan & Morgan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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