Mid to Senior-level Privacy and Cybersecurity Litigation Associate Attorney

A law firm is currently seeking a Mid to Senior-level Privacy and Cybersecurity Litigation Associate Attorney for their San Francisco office with 4-6 years of complex consumer class action experience, particularly focusing on privacy, cybersecurity, and technology, preferably from a large law firm. The Privacy and Cybersecurity Litigation Associate Attorney will play a key role in handling class action matters related to data breaches and alleged violations of privacy statutes. The position will also involve regulatory investigations concerning privacy and cybersecurity issues. The ideal candidate should be well-versed in all aspects of complex litigation, including briefing dispositive motions, case management, fact and expert discovery, and class certification. Experience with data breaches and privacy matters is strongly preferred. Strong research and writing skills, excellent academic credentials, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to excellence are required. The candidate must have a law degree from an ABA-accredited law school and be a member of the Bar in the United States.

Duties:

• Focus on class action matters involving data breaches or purported violations of privacy statutes.
• Handle regulatory investigations related to privacy and cybersecurity issues.
• Brief dispositive motions and manage case-related issues.
• Conduct fact and expert discovery.
• Work on class certification matters.
• Interact directly with clients.

Requirements:

• 4-6 years of complex consumer class action experience.
• Focus on privacy, cybersecurity, and technology.
• Experience with data breaches and privacy matters is strongly preferred.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to excellence.

Education:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications:

Bar membership in the United States.

Skills:

• Complex litigation expertise.
• Privacy and cybersecurity knowledge.
• Class action experience.
• Briefing and case management skills.
• Strong research and writing abilities.
• Interpersonal and client interaction skills.

This AmLaw 100 firm is consistently praised by its associates for offering high caliber, interesting work while still allowing for flexibility in work schedule and respect for its associates. The firm has been consistently on the cutting edge of legal developments, and is a leader in the data privacy and cyber security space. Its associates get top-of-the-market pay and complex work. The atmosphere is friendly and the firm values the career development of its associates, offering great training opportunities and mentorship.