Mid-Level Privacy and Digital Risk Class Action and Litigation Associate

Baker & Hostetler LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker & Hostetler LLP is seeking a skilled associate to join the Privacy and Digital Risk Group in Los Angeles. The role focuses on privacy- and data security-related litigation, including consumer class actions following data incidents.

Ideal candidates have demonstrated interest in privacy litigation and prior experience in privacy or class action defense, with familiarity in state and federal laws such as BIPA, FCRA, and FACTA. AmLaw 100 experience is required.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have demonstrated interest in privacy-related litigation and class action defense.
• Prior experience in privacy litigation and/or class action litigation is required or preferred.
• Experience advising and litigating claims involving state and federal laws such as BIPA, FCRA, and FACTA is a plus.
• Prior experience at an AmLaw 100 firm is required.
• Understanding of consumer class actions, including Article III and Rule 12(b)(6) defenses, is essential.
• Law review or comparable research/writing experience is a plus.

Skills

privacy litigation

class action defense

research and writing

Job description

Overview

• The DADM Group is globally recognized and advises a broad range of industries, including some of the largest and most well-known companies.
• The role sits within the Privacy and Digital Risk Class Action and Litigation Team, handling all aspects of privacy- and data security-related litigation, primarily involving class actions following data security incidents.
• Candidates must have a demonstrated interest in privacy-related litigation and class action defense, with prior experience in privacy litigation and/or class action litigation.
• Experience advising and litigating claims involving specific state and federal laws such as BIPA, FCRA, and FACTA is a plus.
• Prior experience at an AmLaw 100 firm is required.
• Requires an understanding of consumer class actions, emphasizing Article III and Rule 12(b)(6) dismissal strategies.
• Law review or comparable experience indicating significant research and writing skills is a plus.