Cyber, Privacy, and Data Innovation Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a junior litigation associate with 2-3 years of experience to join their Cyber, Privacy, and Data Innovation team in Irvine, CA. The role involves engaging in complex litigation, including class actions, across various industries such as technology, finance, life sciences, and energy.

Duties

• Engage in complex civil litigation and class actions.
• Support all aspects of disputes and litigation, including client interaction.
• Manage discovery with eDiscovery and litigation support teams.
• Prepare for depositions, hearings, and draft motions.
• Contribute to mediation statements and other litigation tasks.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of litigation experience.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral communication skills.
• Membership to the State Bar of California required.
• Experience in cyber/data/privacy litigation is highly valued.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Certifications

• Admission to the State Bar of California.

Skills

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and team-oriented mindset.
• Ability to manage complex litigation tasks effectively.

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 Flexible Time Off program.
• Paid holidays.

This firm takes a cross-discipline approach to legal practice; attorneys develop their careers to their fullest potential in a work environment dedicated to collaboration and client solutions. These attorneys then implement their skills and experience to foster long-term client relationships, advising clients on a broad array of legal issues.