Cyber, Privacy, And Data Innovation Litigation Associate Attorney

A law firm seeks a Cyber, Privacy, And Data Innovation Litigation Associate Attorney in Sacramento, CA.

Job Overview:

The Cyber, Privacy, And Data Innovation Litigation Associate Attorney will work on a robust pipeline of sophisticated, innovative, and industry-leading litigation, including class actions, across various clients in the firm's industry verticals of technology, finance, life sciences, and energy. This role offers an opportunity to assume early and significant responsibility in managing all aspects of complex disputes and litigation, including direct client interaction, discovery management, depositions, court appearances, oral arguments, and mediations.

Duties:

• Work on diverse sophisticated litigation matters, including class actions, within the technology, finance, life sciences, and energy sectors.
• Manage all aspects of complex disputes and litigation, including direct client interaction.
• Handle all discovery phases with the firm's industry-leading eDiscovery, Analytics, and Litigation Support team.
• Take and defend depositions, make court appearances, and handle oral arguments at key hearings.
• Manage mediations and contribute to settlement negotiations.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop case strategies and tactics.
• Conducted legal research and drafted legal memoranda, pleadings, motions, and other court filings.
• Maintain accurate and timely case records and documentation.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of litigation experience.
• Membership to the CA State Bar.
• Strong academic credentials from a reputable law school.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proactive and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to work independently while also being a strong team player.
• Noteworthy writing skills with superb legal research abilities.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Membership to the California State Bar.

Skills:

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proactive and critical thinking abilities.
• Strong legal research skills.
• Superb writing and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while also being a strong team player.

Benefits Offered:

The firm offers a full range of elective health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; robust mental well-being benefits; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short- and long-term disability benefits; a health savings account (with applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and a 401K program. This role is eligible for compensated time off through the Flexible Time Off program, generous Parental leave benefits, and paid holidays.

This preeminent California firm offers a full-service practice which covers a number of areas, including: Litigation, Corporate, Tax, Environmental, Labor & Employment, and Real Estate. The Sacto office has strong litigation, IP, government, securities, finance, and antitrust practices. Many of the firm's top clients are investment banks, but, in recent years, the firm has expanded its intellectual property litigation practice. The atmosphere is collegial, but slightly more conservative than most Bay Area firms. Salaries are in line with other top Bay Area firms, and the firm provides a $10,000 bonus for all lawyers who bill at least 1,950 hours, with additional money based on three separate billable hour levels above 1,950.