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Cohen Milstein is one of the country’s premier plaintiffs’ class action firms. With approximately ninety attorneys and six offices, we specialize in groundbreaking and high-stakes litigation concerning Securities, Antitrust, Civil Rights, Consumer Protection, Employee Benefits, Qui Tam/False Claims Act, International Human Rights, and matters representing state attorneys general in civil law enforcement investigations and litigation.

Cohen Milstein is seeking a junior associate to join its Antitrust Practice Group in its Washington, D.C. office. Recent law school graduates or those with up to three years of litigation or clerkship experience are encouraged to apply. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials and strong analytical and writing skills.

Cohen Milstein is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting a diverse workplace. We strongly encourage women, people of color, and other candidates from under-represented backgrounds to apply.

To be considered, please submit a cover letter, resume and law school transcript to careers@cohenmilstein.com. Please indicate “Antitrust Associate” in the subject line.

Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC is one of the country’s premier class action firms. With more than 90 attorneys and six offices, we specialize in groundbreaking and high-stakes litigation concerning Antitrust, Civil Rights and Employment, Consumer Protection, Securities Fraud and Investor Protection, Employee Benefits, Qui Tam/False Claims Act, International Human Rights, Catastrophic Injury and matters representing state attorneys general in civil law enforcement investigations and litigation.

Cohen Milstein’s Consumer Protection Practice Group seeks an Associate Attorney with 2-4 year of litigation experience to work in our Washington, D.C. office. A federal judicial clerkship is preferred.

The Consumer Protection Practice Group works to protect consumers from deceptive business practices and defective products. Cohen Milstein has been successful in class actions at recovering monetary compensation for consumers who were deceived by consumer service providers such as banks, insurance companies, credit card companies and phone companies.

Applicants must be able to take a substantial role in researching and writing complaints and briefs, able to conduct discovery, and supervise others in litigation-related tasks, among other responsibilities. A strong academic background with excellent writing skills and analytic ability is required, as is the ability to manage and thrive in a fast-paced work environment. Must be an active member of the DC bar or be willing to apply for membership within 90 days of employment at the firm.

Cohen Milstein is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting a diverse workplace. We strongly encourage women, people of color, and other candidates from under-represented backgrounds to apply.

Interested applicants should submit their cover letter, resume, and law school transcript to careers@cohenmilstein.com. Please include “Associate Attorney (Consumer Protection)” in the subject line.

Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC is one of the country’s premier class action firms. With more than 90 attorneys and six offices, we specialize in groundbreaking and high-stakes litigation concerning Antitrust, Civil Rights and Employment, Consumer Protection, Securities Fraud and Investor Protection, Employee Benefits, Qui Tam/False Claims Act, International Human Rights, Catastrophic Injury and matters representing state attorneys general in civil law enforcement investigations and litigation.

The Securities Litigation and Investor Protection Practice Area of Cohen Milstein seeks an Associate with one to four years of litigation experience to work preferably in our Washington, D.C. office. A federal judicial clerkship is preferred.

The Securities Litigation and Investor Protection Practice Area primarily represents individuals, public pension funds, and other institutions in private securities class actions brought under state and federal law, including the Securities Act of 1933 and antifraud provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Our cases offer a unique opportunity to do public sector work in a private setting.

Applicants must be able to take a substantial role in researching and writing complaints and briefs, play a strong supporting role in discovery, and supervise paralegals in litigation-related tasks, among other responsibilities. A strong academic background with excellent writing skills and analytic ability is required, as is the ability to manage and thrive in a fast-paced work environment. Must be an active member of the DC bar or be willing to apply for membership within 90 days of employment at the firm.

Cohen Milstein is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting a diverse workplace. We strongly encourage women, people of color, and other candidates from under-represented backgrounds to apply.

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit a cover letter, resume and law school transcript to careers@cohenmilstein.com.  Please indicate “Securities Associate” in the subject line.

Cohen Milstein is one of the country’s premier law firms for complex civil ligation on behalf of plaintiffs. With more than 90 attorneys and six offices, we specialize in groundbreaking and high-stakes litigation concerning antitrust, civil rights, consumer protection, employee benefits, international human rights, securities, and matters representing state attorneys general in civil law enforcement investigations.

Cohen Milstein seeks a paralegal to work with the Antitrust Practice Group on a full-time basis in our New York office. This position requires attention to detail, willingness to work overtime as needed, strong analytical and interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and handle multiple priorities. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to, drafting and proofreading documents, organize and prepare documents for depositions, interviewing witnesses, legal filings, analytical research, and case management. The ideal candidate will possess:

• A four-year degree or a paralegal certificate
• Exceptional organizational skills and strong writing skills
• Must have excellent attention to detail
• Proficiency in MS Office products, particularly Excel
• Experience with internet research, LEXIS/NEXIS and Westlaw
• Prior paralegal experience preferred but not required

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a great work environment. Preference will be given to candidates who will make a two-year minimum commitment to the position.

Cohen Milstein is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting a diverse workplace. We strongly encourage women, people of color, and other candidates from under-represented backgrounds to apply.

To be considered, please submit a cover letter, resume and academic transcript via email to careers@cohenmilstein.com. Be sure to indicate "Antitrust Paralegal" in the subject line.

The Employee Benefits/ERISA Practice Group is seeking a Paralegal to work in our Washington, D.C. Office on a full-time basis. This position requires strong analytical and interpersonal skills, willingness to work overtime as needed, a commitment to teamwork, and the ability to handle multiple priorities and work with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate will possess:

• Bachelor’s degree; Paralegal Certification also considered
• Exceptional organizational skills and strong writing skills
• Must have excellent attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products
• Experience with internet research, LEXIS/NEXIS and Westlaw
• Experience with discovery management platforms, PACER, and CM-ECF preferred, but not required
• Prior paralegal experience preferred; but not required

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a wonderful work environment. Preference will be given to candidates who will make a two-year minimum commitment to the position.

Cohen Milstein is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting a diverse workplace. We strongly encourage women, people of color, and other candidates from under-represented backgrounds to apply.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and academic transcripts to careers@cohenmilstein.com. Please indicate “Employee Benefits Paralegal” in the subject line.

The Public Client Practice Group is seeking a Paralegal to work in our Washington, D.C. Office on a full-time basis.  The Public Client Practice Group represents its state Attorney General clients on high-stakes and large-scale matters as they pursue their mission to protect consumers, patients, workers, and public funds from false claims and deceptive practices.  We have assisted public clients in litigating landmark consumer fraud cases against many of the largest financial services, healthcare, and other companies in the United States.

We welcome all interested candidates to apply, including recent college graduates.  This is an ideal position for candidates who are interested in learning more about legal practice before going on to law school, public policy graduate programs, or other similar post-graduate study.   Preference will be given to candidates who will make a two-year minimum commitment to the position. 

Required Qualifications:

To qualify for this position, candidates must have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong research, analytical, and writing skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Desire to work in a collaborative, team-based environment
• Experience in, and commitment to, delivering outstanding work product for clients

Additional Qualifications:

One or more of the following additional skills and experience will strengthen a candidate’s application:

• Experience interviewing witnesses and investigating the facts of a case
• Proficiency in using specialized online research platforms (including LEXIS/NEXIS and Westlaw) and document review platforms (Everlaw, Relativity, @Legal, etc.)
• Experience with Bluebooking, cite-checking, and proofreading legal documents
• Specialized training or experience conducting data analysis using Microsoft Excel or other software tools
• Experience working as a paralegal or legal intern in a law firm, government, or non-profit setting

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting fact research, investigation, and analysis to support legal proceedings.

• Assisting with the drafting, proofreading, and cite-checking of legal documents.
• Providing independent, self-directed day-to-day case management, including monitoring deadlines, monitoring case correspondence, and maintaining records and case files.
• Assisting attorneys with preparation for hearings, depositions, and other litigation events.

Cohen Milstein is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting a diverse workplace. We strongly encourage women, people of color, and other candidates from under-represented backgrounds to apply.

To be considered, please submit a cover letter, resume, and academic transcripts to careers@ cohenmilstein.com.  Please indicate “Public Client Paralegal” in the subject line.  If you have submitted an application for a Public Client Paralegal posting within the past year, please contact us at careers@cohenmilstein.com to advise us of your continuing interest in the position and of any new qualifications or experience you would like us to consider.

The Securities Litigation & Investor Protection Group seeks an entry-level, bright and highly motivated individual to provide paralegal support for the Securities Litigation & Investor Protection practice group in our Washington, D.C. office.  This position requires someone who is extremely organized, pays close attention to detail, technically savvy (i.e., familiar with charts, graphs and databases), reliable, dependable and available to work overtime as needed.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, preparing documents for production, preparing for depositions and court proceedings, detailed cite-checking and blue-booking, and basic legal research.  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Exceptional organizational skills and oral and written communication skills
• Exacting attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Experience with Internet research, LexisNexis, Westlaw, and other legal research databases

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a great work environment. Preference will be given to candidates who will make a two-year minimum commitment to the position.

Cohen Milstein is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting a diverse workplace. We strongly encourage women, people of color, and other candidates from under-represented backgrounds to apply.

For consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume and transcripts via email to careers@cohenmilstein.com. Be sure to indicate "Securities Paralegal" in the subject line.

Cohen Milstein is one of the country’s premier plaintiffs’ class action firms. With over 90 attorneys in six offices, we specialize in groundbreaking and high-stakes litigation concerning Securities, Civil Rights, Antitrust, Consumer Protection, Employee Benefits, Qui Tam/False Claims Act, International Human Rights, and matters representing state attorneys general in civil law enforcement investigations and litigation.

Cohen Milstein seeks a full-time Legal Assistant to work in our Palm Beach Gardens, Florida office to effectively handle priorities and facilitate the daily operations of a professional and dynamic legal team. The Legal Assistant will be primarily responsible for the review and indexing of documents, electronic filing of pleadings, file organization, coordination and scheduling of calendars, performing tasks both as a Paralegal and Legal Assistant.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of complex litigation experience on State and Federal levels
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
• Ability to independently perform tasks, juggle multiple activities and work under pressure

Cohen Milstein is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting a diverse workplace. We strongly encourage women, people of color, and other candidates from under-represented backgrounds to apply.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to careers@cohenmilstein.com.    Please include “Legal Assistant” in the subject line.