Privacy and Cyber Litigation Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Privacy and Cyber Litigation Associate for its Princeton, NJ office. The role targets attorneys with 4–6 years of litigation experience, preferably in privacy, cyber, consumer-focused, or class action matters, or federal court litigation.

The successful candidate will manage day-to-day case activities, draft pleadings, conduct depositions, and negotiate with opposing counsel while maintaining strong client relationships and pursuing opportunities in

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of relevant litigation experience.
• Excellent academic and professional credentials.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Comfortable managing client relationships.
• Federal clerkship experience preferred.
• Experience with privacy-related statutes (e.g., FCRA) a plus.
• Good standing in the state of residence.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day case activities and lead fact investigations.
• Research legal issues and develop litigation strategies.
• Draft pleadings, including answers, motions to dismiss, and motions for summary judgment.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Negotiate with opposing counsel.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Client management

Litigation drafting

Federal court experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission in home state

Tools

Westlaw/LexisNexis

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Privacy and Cyber Litigation Associate to join their team in Princeton, NJ. The ideal candidate will have 4 to 6 years of litigation experience, preferably in privacy, cyber, consumer-focused, or class action litigation, and/or federal court litigation.

Duties

• Manage day-to-day case activities and lead fact investigations.
• Research legal issues and develop litigation strategies.
• Draft pleadings, including answers, motions to dismiss, and motions for summary judgment.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Negotiate with opposing counsel.

Requirements

• 4 to 6 years of relevant litigation experience.
• Excellent academic and professional credentials.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Comfortable managing client relationships.
• Federal clerkship experience preferred.
• Experience with Fair Credit Reporting Act or other privacy-related statutes is a plus.
• Good standing in the state of residence.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in the state of residence.

Skills

• Ability to manage smaller projects with limited supervision.
• Confidently manage workflow for larger projects.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.