Privacy and Cyber Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Privacy and Cyber Associate to join their team in Stamford, CT. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 6 years of litigation and case management experience, with a focus on privacy-related statutes.

Duties

• Manage day-to-day case activities.
• Lead fact investigations.
• Research legal issues and develop litigation strategies.
• Draft pleadings, including answers and motions.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Negotiate with opposing counsel.

Requirements

• Excellent academic and professional credentials.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Comfortable managing client relationships.
• Federal clerkship experience preferred.
• Experience with Fair Credit Reporting Act or similar statutes is a plus.
• Good standing in the state of practice.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the state of practice.

Skills

• Ability to manage projects with limited supervision.
• Confidently manage workflow for larger projects.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.

Over a century old, this firm is a strong regional presence. With well developed practice areas particularly in state court commercial litigation, this firm consistently delivers good work. The firm strongly prefers the Northeastern born and bred--from law schools to clients. And, more importantly, associates are expected to make substantial contributions to the firm in terms of work product and, over time, to business development.