Cyber Class Action Associate Attorney

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1,250 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation.  If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Cyber Class Action Associate Attorney position in our Los Angeles Office.

This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.

The Position

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced litigation attorney who is eager for career advancement and to take on significant, substantive responsibilities in defending complex class actions, including cyber and privacy cases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Defense of privacy lawsuits and data breach class actions filed in state and federal courts nationwide (including MDL proceedings)
• Drafting and arguing dispositive motions, including motions to dismiss, motions to strike, opposing class certification, motions for summary judgment
• Managing strategy and timelines for multiple class action cases and coordinating removal, consolidation, and case organization efforts
• Preparing and responding to written discovery, taking and defending depositions, and working with expert witnesses
• Participating in mediations for class action settlements, and drafting settlement papers for court approval

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of complex litigation experience in state and federal courts
• JD from an accredited law school is required
• Class action litigation experience is required
• Cybersecurity and data privacy background a plus
• Excellent research and writing skills, including drafting briefs and dispositive motions
• Excellent oral communication skills
• Experience working on large-scale e-discovery cases
• Experience defending in data breach and other privacy class actions (including BIPA, CIPA, VPPA, etc.)
• Working knowledge of state and federal rules of civil procedure
• Highly organized and able to meet deadlines in multiple cases
• Team player 

A variety of factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands, other business and organizational needs, and other factors permitted by law. This position is also eligible for discretionary bonuses. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances.  This position is considered full-time and therefore qualifies for benefits including 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. 

Salary Range:$170,000—$800,000 USD

Why Should You Apply? 

• Flexibility: Remote and hybrid work arrangements to support work-life blend
• Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
• Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits

Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at talentacquisition@wilsonelser.com.

We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firm's policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.