Privacy & Security Associate Attorney - Midlevel

Perkins Coie; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Perkins Coie seeks a mid-level associate with 4–6 years of experience in privacy class action defense to join the Dallas office. You will work on groundbreaking privacy litigation for marquee tech and retail clients, contributing to strategy and client service across all stages of pre-trial litigation.

Ideal candidates demonstrate strong written and oral communication, superior academic credentials, and familiarity with Federal and Texas procedural rules.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience practicing law in a related field.
• Experience with pre-trial litigation, including briefing and depositions.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with Federal and Texas Civil Procedure rules.

Responsibilities

• Handle all stages of pre-trial litigation from briefing to depositions.
• Draft and file briefs, motions, and discovery responses.
• Collaborate with clients and teams to develop litigation strategy.
• Interpret and apply laws and regulations relevant to privacy class actions.

Skills

Litigation

Discovery

Depositions

Client service

Regulatory analysis

Education

JD or equivalent law degree

Job description

Job Description:

Perkins Coie is seeking a mid-level associate with 4-6 years of experience practicing law to join our Chambers-ranked Privacy Class Action Defense Team to work on groundbreaking privacy litigation for our marquee clients in the tech and retail sectors. This posting is open to the Dallas office. The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience and enthusiasm for all stages of pre-trial litigation, including briefing, written discovery, document production, and depositions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Willingness to commit to excellent client service and a client-centered practice.
• Comfort with analyzing and interpreting laws and regulations and contributing to strategy.
• A passion for technology and working collaboratively with clients.
• _Superior academic credentials and top AmLaw firm experience._
• Familiarity with both Federal and Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.

We are a collaborative team of lawyers with a passion for technology, problem-solving, and cutting-edge issues. We work with the biggest, most sophisticated companies and the most innovative start-ups in the technology, media, retail, and other sectors. We are committed to excellent client service, critical thinking, collegiality, and mentorship.

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, personal medical and parental leave, up to ten paid Holidays, and family care benefits. More information regarding benefits and programs may be found here

Compensation Range: $260,000 to $420,000.

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