Senior Cyber Class Action Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Cyber Class Action Attorney in New York, New York. This role offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement and is open to applicants from across the United States, with the possibility of 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.
• 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 class action litigation experience.

Benefits

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

This is one of the largest firms in the nation. This New York office is a full-service firm that renders advice to individuals, corporations, and institutions on a local, regional, national and international basis. Attorneys actively represent and advocate their clients' interests when they are involved in litigation, and act as counsel and advisors with respect to the total range of corporate, commercial and personal matters. Even though this is a large international firm, they offer low compensation and bonuses.