Data Breach Attorney

Levi & Korsinsky, LLP; New York (NY); Remote; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Job summary

Levi & Korsinsky, LLP seeks an experienced attorney with data breach litigation background to lead complex consumer class actions. You will own matters from inception, mentor junior attorneys, and collaborate with clients and co-counsel in a tech-enabled litigation environment.

The role emphasizes strategic development in privacy, cybersecurity, and data breach law, with autonomy and cross-functional collaboration across LK’s platforms and teams.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of litigation experience, with direct data breach experience preferred.
• Experience handling data breach, privacy, cybersecurity, or related consumer class actions desirable.
• Ability to manage matters independently from investigation through motion practice and discovery.
• Excellent legal writing and oral advocacy skills; capable of handling motions and depositions with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead discrete matters within larger consumer class action and data breach portfolios, managing deadlines and filings.
• Draft and argue substantive motions, contribute to discovery strategy, and develop factuals.
• Interface with clients, co-counsel, and defense counsel with professionalism.
• Oversee small teams of junior attorneys or analysts to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Shape case strategy by identifying trends in consumer privacy and data breach law and developing novel theories.

Skills

Litigation experience

Data breach

Privacy/cybersecurity

Oral advocacy

Legal writing

Mentoring juniors

Team leadership

Education

J.D. degree

Tools

E-discovery tools

Data analytics tools

Job description

The Opportunity: Levi & Korsinsky is expanding its consumer practice, a high-impact team at the forefront of modern law, with a growing focus on data breach, privacy, and technology-driven consumer litigation. We are seeking an attorney with direct data breach litigation experience who can help drive complex consumer class actions in this rapidly evolving area. We are not just another plaintiffs' firm; we are a litigation engine built for the digital age. We use proprietary technology and data to litigate complex class actions involving data breaches, consumer privacy violations, and other emerging consumer protection claims, pioneering new legal frameworks to hold corporations accountable.

This is an opportunity to join a winning, tech-driven culture. You will take ownership of cases that shape consumer privacy and data breach law, work with a high degree of autonomy, and in some cases manage others. Your responsibility will be significant from day one, and you will be expected to help mentor junior attorneys. We are looking for smart, hard-working attorneys that want to grow and truly take pride in their work.

What You’ll Do

• Lead discrete matters within larger consumer class action and data breach portfolios, managing deadlines, filings, and case progression independently.
• Draft and argue substantive motions with supervision; contribute to discovery strategy, deposition preparation, and factual development in complex data breach and privacy litigation.
• Interface directly with clients, co-counsel, and defense counsel, with professionalism and clarity.
• Oversee small teams of junior attorneys or analysts to maintain accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across filings.
• Shape case strategy by identifying emerging trends in consumer privacy, cybersecurity, and data breach law and contributing creative legal theories involving unauthorized data exposure, privacy violations, and technology-driven consumer claims.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with legal ops and tech teams to streamline workflows and leverage LK’s proprietary litigation systems.
• Drive quality and accountability: maintain sub-5% revision rates and ensure deadlines are consistently met.

What You Bring

• J.D. from an accredited law school; admitted and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5–7 years of litigation experience (plaintiff-side, defense, or regulatory), with direct experience handling data breach litigation strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with data breach, privacy, cybersecurity, or related consumer class action matters, including familiarity with the legal and factual issues that arise from unauthorized access, exposure, or misuse of consumer data.
• Proven ability to manage matters independently from initial investigation through motion practice and discovery.
• Exceptional legal writing and analytical skills with minimal need for substantive revision.
• Confidence in oral advocacy — capable of arguing motions or managing depositions under limited supervision.
• Strong organizational discipline and comfort managing multiple active dockets simultaneously.
• Ability to mentor junior attorneys and staff, setting standards of precision and judgment.
• Comfort working with or adapting to tech-enabled litigation systems; familiarity with e-discovery, large-scale document review, data analytics, cybersecurity issues, or automation tools is a plus.

Why Join L&K's Consumer Team?

• Strategic Independence: You’ll have ownership over your matters and trust to execute judgment calls without micromanagement.
• National Impact: Contribute to data breach, privacy, and consumer protection cases that can influence corporate practices and consumer rights across industries.
• Tech-Powered Efficiency: Work smarter, not harder, using LK’s advanced litigation platform.
• Culture of Accountability and Excellence: Join a high-performing, mission-driven team that rewards reliability and results.
• Growth Trajectory: Success in this role positions you for senior or lead attorney responsibilities.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary: $120k–170k (remote/Nat’l) $140k–$200k (NYC), commensurate with experience and impact.
• Performance bonuses tied to results and contribution.
• Bar dues, CLE, and relevant professional memberships covered.

Levi & Korsinsky, LLP is a national firm with offices in New York, Connecticut, and Washington, D.C. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diverse perspectives. If you want your work to matter, we want to hear from you.