Data Privacy / Consumer Litigation Associate

Justia, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule (3 days in NYC, 2

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) participation

Technology reimbursement

Student loan reimbursement

Job summary

Friedman Williams is seeking a junior-level Data Privacy & Consumer Litigation Associate in New York City. The role offers hands-on experience in complex plaintiff-side matters and collaboration with experienced partners on data privacy and consumer protection class actions.

The incoming associate will handle all phases of litigation, from initial evaluation to discovery, depositions, and trial preparation, with a focus on developing specialized expertise in this evolving field.

Qualifications

• Approximately 2+ years of litigation experience.
• New York Bar admission required.
• Experience with complex civil litigation, class actions, consumer protection, or data privacy matters.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills with experience drafting substantive documents.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to independently manage assignments and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and collaboration with partners and associates.
• Interest in developing expertise in consumer protection and data privacy litigation.

Responsibilities

• Research and evaluate potential consumer protection, data privacy, and related litigation claims.
• Draft complaints, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal and factual research to support case development.
• Review terms of service, privacy policies, and arbitration provisions.
• Assist with developing litigations strategies and case evaluations.
• Draft and respond to written discovery and requests for admission.
• Review documents for relevance, confidentiality, and privilege.
• Prepare for and participate in depositions and trial preparation.
• Assist with mediation, settlement negotiations, and related proceedings.
• Communicate with clients, co-counsel, and litigation team.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Litigation strategy

Data privacy

Consumer protection

Class actions

Time management

Communication

Job description

Job Description

Friedman Williams is working with a prominent New York City litigation firm seeking a junior-level Data Privacy & Consumer Litigation Associate to join its growing plaintiffs' litigation practice. This opportunity offers hands-on experience in an evolving area of law, substantive litigation responsibility, and the opportunity to work closely with experienced partners on complex consumer protection and data privacy class actions.

The firm's practice focuses on representing consumers in sophisticated litigation involving data privacy, consumer protection, and related statutory claims. The incoming associate will participate in all phases of litigation, from evaluating potential claims and developing case strategies through discovery, depositions, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.

This position is particularly well suited for an attorney with strong legal research and writing skills who is interested in building a practice at the intersection of complex litigation, consumer protection, and emerging privacy issues.

Responsibilities:

• Research and evaluate potential consumer protection, data privacy, and related litigation claims.

• Draft complaints, substantive motions, briefs, and other litigation documents.

• Conduct legal and factual research to support case development and litigation strategy.

• Review and analyze terms of service, privacy policies, arbitration provisions, and other relevant agreements.

• Assist with developing litigation strategies and preparing case evaluations and recommendations.

• Draft and respond to written discovery, including document requests, interrogatories, and requests for admission.

• Review documents for relevance, confidentiality, and privilege.

• Prepare for and participate in depositions, including drafting outlines, analyzing testimony, and taking or defending depositions as appropriate.

• Assist with trial preparation, mediation, settlement negotiations, and related proceedings.

• Communicate directly with clients, co-counsel, and other members of the litigation team.

Qualifications:

• Approximately 2+ years of relevant litigation experience, with particular interest in associates from the classes of 2023 and 2024.

• New York Bar admission required.

• Experience with complex civil litigation, class actions, consumer protection, data privacy, or related substantive matters.

• Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills, with demonstrated experience drafting substantive litigation documents.

• Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills.

• Ability to independently manage assignments, meet deadlines, and take ownership of substantive projects.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to collaborate effectively with partners, associates, and other legal professionals.

• Interest in developing expertise in consumer protection and data privacy litigation.

Compensation & Additional Details:

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• Hybrid schedule with three days per week in the New York City office and two days working remotely.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; and 401(k) participation.

• Additional benefits include technology reimbursement and student loan reimbursement.

• Opportunity to gain substantive experience in a growing litigation practice handling sophisticated consumer and data privacy disputes.

• Direct exposure to experienced litigators, meaningful responsibility for case development, and involvement in multiple stages of complex litigation.

This opportunity offers a junior litigation associate the chance to develop specialized experience in consumer protection and data privacy matters while working on complex, plaintiff-side litigation within an established New York City practice.

For additional details, contact Sarah Latham at [e-mail]