Class Action Associate Attorney
Class Action Associate Attorney
Take on complex litigation. Work on cases with national impact.
Morgan & Morgan is seeking a Class Action 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.
Learn from an accomplished class action litigator
John A. Yanchunis has more than 36 years of experience in complex litigation, class actions, trials, and appeals, beginning with a two-year federal judicial clerkship. He has served as lead counsel, co-lead counsel, or class counsel in significant class actions nationwide, and has been appointed to leadership positions in multidistrict litigation involving data security, consumer protection, and other complex disputes. His practice has been associated with several notable results, including:
$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
Manage and advance 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
At least one year of litigation experience (two to five years preferred)
Exceptional legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
Experience drafting substantive motions and other complex litigation documents
Sound judgment, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities
A self-directed approach to your work
Willingness to work in-person in Tampa
Relocation assistance available for the right candidate
Preferred
Federal judicial clerkship experience, particularly with a U.S. District Court or Court of Appeals
Law review, law journal, or comparable legal writing experience
Experience with class actions, complex federal litigation, consumer protection, or data privacy
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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