Privacy and Cyber Associate

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a Privacy and Cyber Associate in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 6 years of litigation and case management experience, with a focus on privacy-related statutes.

Duties

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

Requirements

• Excellent academic and professional credentials.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Comfortable managing client relationships.
• Ability to manage projects with limited supervision.
• Federal clerkship experience preferred.
• Experience with Fair Credit Reporting Act or similar statutes is a plus.
• Good standing in the state of practice.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the state of practice.

Skills

• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage client relationships.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.

This is a branch office of an exciting national law firm with nationwide litigation practice in general trial and appellate practice before state and federal courts, insurance coverage litigation and counseling, directors and officers liability, professional liability, environmental/mass tort coverage, white collar criminal defense, real estate and golf course development, biotech, and general business counseling. The Chicago office is focused on insurance coverage litigation and counseling for clients in Chicago and the Midwest. The lawyers of this small office seem to truly enjoy working together. The hours are manageable, and the compensation is above average. Associates must have a strong interest in insurance matters. The firm hires from both regional and national law schools.