Senior Cyber Class Action Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Disability and life insurance

Generous PTO

401(k) match

Access to corporate discount programs

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Chicago seeks a Senior Cyber Class Action Attorney to defend privacy lawsuits nationwide, with a flexible hybrid schedule and potential reporting to regional offices.

You will manage strategy and timelines for multiple class actions, draft dispositive motions, coordinate discovery, and participate in mediations. The role requires a JD, 8+ years of complex litigation, and strong writing and research skills; cybersecurity/privacy background is a plus, not required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of complex litigation experience in state and federal courts.
• Class action litigation experience required.
• Cybersecurity and data privacy background preferred but not essential.
• Excellent research and writing skills, including drafting briefs and dispositive motions.
• Experience defending in data breach or privacy class actions is a plus.
• Working knowledge of state and federal rules of civil procedure.
• Highly organized and able to meet deadlines in multiple cases.
• Team player.

Responsibilities

• Defend privacy lawsuits and data breach class actions in state and federal courts nationwide.
• Draft and argue dispositive motions, including motions to dismiss and motions for summary judgment.
• Manage strategy and timelines for multiple class action cases.
• Prepare and respond to written discovery, and take and defend depositions.
• Participate in mediations for class action settlements and draft settlement papers for court approval.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Strong organizational abilities

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Cyber Class Action Attorney in Chicago, Illinois. This role offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement and is open to applicants from across the United States, with potential reporting to other regional offices.

Duties

• Defend privacy lawsuits and data breach class actions in state and federal courts nationwide.
• Draft and argue dispositive motions, including motions to dismiss and motions for summary judgment.
• Manage strategy and timelines for multiple class action cases.
• Prepare and respond to written discovery, and take and defend depositions.
• Participate in mediations for class action settlements and draft settlement papers for court approval.

Requirements

• 8+ years of complex litigation experience in state and federal courts.
• Class action litigation experience is required.
• Cybersecurity and data privacy background is preferred but not essential.
• Excellent research and writing skills, including drafting briefs and dispositive motions.
• Experience defending in data breach and other privacy class actions is a plus.
• Working knowledge of state and federal rules of civil procedure.
• Highly organized and able to meet deadlines in multiple cases.
• Team player.

Education

• JD from an accredited law school is required.

Certifications

• None specified.

Skills

• Excellent oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational abilities.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Generous PTO and 401(k) match.
• Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits.