Mid-To-Senior Level Litigation And Cybersecurity Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm seeks a mid-to-senior-level Litigation And Cybersecurity Associate Attorney to join its Washington, DC, office. The ideal candidate will possess substantial experience in commercial litigation, cybersecurity, and data privacy.

Duties:

• Represent clients in various stages of commercial litigation proceedings, including drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs and conducting legal research and analysis.
• Provide legal counsel on cybersecurity and data privacy matters, including compliance with regulations and risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with clients to develop effective litigation and cybersecurity strategies tailored to their needs and objectives.
• Conduct investigations and assessments related to cybersecurity incidents, data breaches, and other security-related incidents.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in commercial litigation at a law firm.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity and data privacy issues, with preference given to candidates holding an IAPP CIPP/US certification.
• Exceptional legal research and writing skills demonstrated through prior work products.
• Proven record of academic excellence.
• Admission to practice law in PA, NY, NJ, and/or D.C. is preferred.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Preferred: IAPP CIPP/US certification.

Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and technology.

Law offices are based in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, New York and Washington, D.C. Over two-hundred well-established attorneys and a competent support staff make up their legal practice. Area of expertise is litigation. Practice areas are across-the-board. Alternative dispute resolution, business, hedge funds, litigation and tax are some of their practice disciplines. Industry accolades and other top honors are abundant for the firm and their attorneys. The firm supports community outreach and diversity in the workplace. They're a member of Meritas.