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 Chicago, IL. 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.
• Collaborate with clients and manage discovery processes.
• 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 and legal research skills.
• Excellent writing and oral communication abilities.
• Membership to the State Bar of the desired office.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Certifications

• State Bar membership.

Skills

• Complex civil litigation experience.
• Interpersonal and team collaboration skills.
• Cyber/data/privacy litigation experience preferred.

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.