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 Wheeling, WV. 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 and hearings.
• Draft motions and mediation statements.
• Work closely with the eDiscovery and Litigation Support team.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of litigation experience.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills.
• Membership to the State Bar of the desired office.
• Experience in cyber/data/privacy litigation is highly valued.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Certifications

• State Bar membership.

Skills

• Complex civil litigation expertise.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Mental well-being programs.
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability and parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions and flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program.
• Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.

This global law firm has 25 offices that focus on the technology, financial and energy sectors, but also practice in corporate and litigation. This is their Wheeling, West Virginia office.