Cyber Class Action Associate Attorney

Wilson Elser; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Cyber Class Action Associate Attorney for their Atlanta office. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on complex cybersecurity-related cases, with responsibilities ranging from defending privacy lawsuits to managing E-Discovery. The firm promotes a collaborative and innovative work environment, ensuring that professionals are valued and empowered. With a flexible hybrid working arrangement and a commitment to career growth, this position is perfect for those looking to advance in the legal field while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

401k Match

Generous PTO Plan

Corporate Discount Plans

Qualifications

• 2+ years of complex litigation experience in State and Federal Courts.
• Excellent research and writing skills, including drafting briefs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with defense of privacy lawsuits and data breach class actions.
• Prepare and respond to written discovery and defend depositions.

Skills

Complex Litigation Experience

Research and Writing Skills

Oral Communication Skills

E-Discovery Management

Knowledge of Privacy Laws

Education

JD from an accredited Law School

Job description

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Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1,250 attorneys in 44 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus and a Women in the Law Forum Gold Standard Law Firm.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Cyber Class Action Associate Attorney position in our Atlanta Office.

This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.

The Position

This is an excellent opportunity for cybersecurity attorneys who are eager to advance their careers and take on significant, substantive responsibilities in defending complex cybersecurity-related cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with defense of privacy lawsuits and data breach class actions filed in state and federal courts nationwide
• Analysis of state, federal, and international privacy laws
• Responding to regulatory investigations arising out of a data breach
• Defending privacy lawsuits
• Preparing and responding to written discovery, taking and defending depositions, and working with expert witnesses
  
  

Qualifications

• 2+ years of complex litigation experience in State and Federal Courts
• JD from an accredited Law School is required
• Class Action litigation experience a plus
• Cybersecurity and Data Privacy background a plus
• Excellent research and writing skills, including drafting briefs and dispositive motions
• Excellent oral communication skills
• Experience managing large-scale E-Discovery
• Experience defending in data breach, BIPA, VPPA class actions preferred but not required
• Knowledge of State and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
• Highly organized and able to meet deadlines in multiple cases
• Team player
  
  

Why Should You Apply?

• Flexibility: Remote and hybrid work arrangements to support work-life blend
• Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
• Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits
  
  

Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at [e-mail].

We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firm's policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.

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