Privacy and Cyber Associate

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a Privacy and Cyber Associate in Portland, OR. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 6 years of litigation and case management experience, including managing daily case activities and leading fact investigations.

Duties

• Manage day-to-day case activities and 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.
• Federal clerkship experience preferred.
• Experience with the Fair Credit Reporting Act or privacy-related 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

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

This nationally renowned firms Portland office represents domestic and international clients in a variety of legal matters with a special focus on independent power producers and utility companies. These matters include conventional power projects, state and federal energy regulations, sale and finance of renewable energy, utility mergers and acquisitions, reliability compliance, renewable source integration, and utility partnership tax. They also represent clients in various real estate development projects. Their staff strives to make a positive difference in their community.