Cyber Incident Response Associate Attorney

Wilson Elser (Attorney Careers); Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful Work

Collaborative Culture

Opportunities for growth

Hybrid work arrangement

Robust benefits

Corporate discounts

Job summary

Wilson Elser, a nationally recognized law firm, seeks a data privacy and incident response attorney to join our team in a hybrid role. You will manage incident response, advise on regulatory obligations, and coordinate with clients, IT staff, and insurers on breach matters.

The ideal candidate has a JD, bar admission, 3+ years in data privacy/security, and strong research, writing, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited Law School.
• Must be admitted to Bar in good standing.
• 3+ years legal experience.
• 3+ years of experience in data privacy and security, with focus on data breach and incident response.
• Strong knowledge of data breach and privacy laws (State Laws, HIPAA, GLBA, FERPA, CCPA, GDPR, etc.).
• IT or technical background a plus.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills (Lexis and Westlaw).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player.

Responsibilities

• Incident response for cybersecurity and data privacy incidents.
• Analysis of state, federal, and international data breach and privacy laws.
• Drafting legal notices of a data breach to individuals and regulators.
• Responding to regulatory investigations arising out of a data breach.
• Oversight of forensics investigations.
• Oversight of third party vendors for e-Discovery, data mining, and notice projects.
• Advising clients on legal notification obligations under State/Federal laws.
• Drafting breach notification letters to individuals and State/Federal Regulators.
• Drafting Crisis Communications for clients.
• Responding to inquiries and investigations by State/Federal Regulators.
• Interfacing with clients, including senior management and IT staff.
• Drafting reports to insurance carriers and clients.
• Preparing legal budgets.

Skills

Legal research

Writing

Communication

Team player

Fast-paced environment

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Bar admission in good standing

Tools

Lexis and Westlaw

Job description

Position

This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.

Key Responsibilities

• Incident response for cybersecurity and data privacy incidents
• Analysis of state, federal, and international data breach and privacy laws
• Drafting legal notices of a data breach to individuals and regulators
• Responding to regulatory investigations arising out of a data breach
• Oversight of forensics investigations
• Oversight of third party vendors for e-Discovery, data mining, and notice projects
• Advising clients on legal notification obligations under State/Federal laws
• Drafting breach notification letters to individuals and State/Federal Regulators
• Drafting Crisis Communications for clients
• Responding to inquiries and investigations by State/Federal Regulators
• Interfacing with clients, including senior management and IT staff
• Drafting reports to insurance carriers and clients
• Preparing legal budgets

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited Law School
• Must be admitted to Bar in good standing
• 3+ years legal experience
• 3+ years of experience in data privacy and security, with particular focus on data breach and incident response
• Strong knowledge of data breach and privacy laws (State Laws, HIPAA, GLBA, FERPA, CCPA, GDPR, etc.)
• IT or technical background a plus
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills (Lexis and Westlaw)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Team player

Benefits

• Meaningful Work: Handle sophisticated matters alongside experienced attorneys and partners
• Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive team environment that values mentorship and professional development
• Advancement: Gain opportunities for long-term growth within a nationally recognized firm
• Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a flexible hybrid work arrangement that supports work-life balance
• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive compensation, generous PTO, 401(k) match, and robust medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• Additional Perks: Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits

Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. It is the Firm's policy that employment will be based on merit, qualifications, and competence. Further, employment decisions will be made without regard to an applicants race, color, age, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, stalking, past or present service in the uniformed services or application or obligation to serve in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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