Junior Privacy and Cybersecurity Litigation Associate

Sheppard; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheppard is seeking a litigation professional to join its Privacy and Cybersecurity team in New York. The role concentrates on class actions and mass arbitration matters involving privacy, cybersecurity, data breaches, AI, false advertising, and other consumer protection claims.

Responsibilities include legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, factual investigation, discovery, and preparation for depositions and hearings.

Job description

Overview

• The Privacy and Cybersecurity litigation team defends clients in disputes at the intersection of technology, privacy, and consumer protection.
• The role focuses on litigating class actions and mass arbitration matters involving privacy, cybersecurity, data breaches, artificial intelligence, false advertising, and other consumer protection claims.
• Responsibilities include legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, factual investigation, discovery, and preparation for depositions and hearings.
• While a genuine interest in class actions, mass arbitration, and disputes concerning privacy, cybersecurity, AI, false advertising, and consumer protection is sought, prior direct exposure to these specific areas is not a requirement.
• A technical background is not required, but a curiosity about technology and a willingness to learn how products, services, and data practices work are valued.