Staff Attorney

Firm Summary:

Bursor & Fisher, P.A. is a boutique civil litigation firm with offices in Florida, New York, and California. We are nationally recognized for our work in class action litigation on behalf of consumers, with a proven record of success at trial and in settlement negotiations. Since 2008, our lawyers have secured multi-million-dollar verdicts or settlements in every one of our six class jury trials.

Position Summary:

Our Walnut Creek office is seeking a Staff Attorney to join our Data Broker Team and assist with large-scale projects. This role offers immediate, hands-on litigation experience in a growing and dynamic practice area. The Staff Attorney will support the team across all phases of litigation — from intake to settlement — with a focus on efficiency, organization, and high-volume case management.

Staff Attorneys at Bursor & Fisher work closely with partners, associates, and senior team members. While this role will not involve drafting full legal briefs, it will provide substantial exposure to federal and state filings.

Responsibilities:

• Draft and manage short-form complaints and litigation filings.
• Assist with client intake, discovery, and settlement preparation across a large case volume.
• Oversee case management, scheduling and calendaring for a significant number of matters.
• Review and respond to written discovery requests.
• Coordinate and analyze large-scale document productions.
• Support attorneys in federal filings, hearings, mediations, and conferences.
• Communicate professionally with co-counsel, opposing counsel, and clients.
• Review and analyze document productions.
• Ensure organization and accuracy in managing multiple active mass tort matters.
• Work collaboratively with the team, with mentorship provided by the team.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active member of the California Bar in good standing.
• Substantial litigation experience required.
• Experience with California state court filings and federal court filings preferred.
• Exceptional writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage high-volume caseloads.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a collaborative team.
• Experience in drafting complaints, calendar management, discovery, or federal filings is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD & LTD Insurance
• Full coverage of parking and tolls
• 401(k) plan
• Generous Paid Time off and holiday schedule
• Other Perks – Gym membership, office amenities, and in-office meals
• Opportunity to lead meaningful, high-impact litigation

Bursor & Fisher, P.A., is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making, military and veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by law. We do not discriminate based on lawful off-duty, off-site cannabis use and do not rely on tests that detect only non-psychoactive cannabis metabolites, consistent with California law.

Bursor & Fisher, P.A. participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. As required by law, we will provide the federal government with each new hire’s Form I-9 information to verify work authorization.

We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, consistent with the California Fair Chance Act and applicable local laws.

Consistent with the California Fair Chance Act, we conduct any post-offer conviction-history review using an individualized assessment and provide required notices and an opportunity to respond before any final decision.

All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a lawful post-offer background screening (e.g., employment/education verification, professional license/discipline, and criminal history consistent with the Fair Chance Act).

If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please contact Matthew Mendes at mmendes@bursor.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $115,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person