Career Associate - Cyber Privacy & Data Innovation

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Career Associate with 3-5 years of civil litigation experience to join their team in New York City. This role involves working on a large docket of cases for a major technology company, with opportunities to engage in financial services, white collar, and privacy and data security litigation.

Duties

• Develop case strategy and drive fact development efforts.
• Draft motions to dismiss and other litigation documents.
• Engage in discovery, including e-discovery tasks.
• Manage cases and projects, ensuring proactive deadline management.

Requirements

• Experience with complex civil litigation.
• Strong research and drafting skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree required.

Certifications

• Admission to the State Bar in good standing.

Skills

• Outstanding interpersonal, writing, and communication skills.
• Strong academic credentials.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Mental well-being programs and family care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability and parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions and flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program and compensated time off through a Flexible Time Off program.

Substantial billable hours is the primary way to get the big bucks and partnership consideration at this large New York firm. With West Coast roots, but not attitude, these New York lawyers work hard. Competitive and fast-paced, this firm excels across practice areas, but is doing some particularly interesting VC work. Although a type A environment to be sure, the atmosphere is still friendly, albeit without a lot of casual partner/associate interaction. Partner/associate relationships are strong in professional terms, however, with excellent marks for training and a fairly regimented associate development program. Now competing to be one of New York's finest, this firm is increasingly selective in associate hiring.