Data Privacy Attorney

About the Role

A nationally recognized plaintiffs' litigation firm is seeking a Mid-Level Associate Attorney with 4–6 years of litigation experience to join its growing Data Privacy and Complex Litigation practice. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge data privacy, data breach, consumer protection, and class action matters while contributing to a dynamic and expanding practice.

The ideal candidate will possess strong litigation skills, experience managing substantive case responsibilities, and an interest in developing expertise in privacy-related litigation. This role offers significant opportunities for professional growth, direct client impact, and meaningful involvement in high-profile, complex cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support litigation matters involving data privacy, data breach, consumer protection, and class action claims.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, responses, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategy.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Appear in court and participate in substantive oral arguments and hearings.
• Collaborate closely with partners and other attorneys on all phases of litigation.
• Mentor and support junior attorneys and legal staff as appropriate.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism while managing case strategy, deadlines, and client expectations.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York Bar and in good standing.
• 4–6 years of litigation experience, preferably in complex litigation, consumer protection, data privacy, or class action matters.
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and legal memoranda.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience managing multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience handling depositions, drafting substantive motions, and making court appearances.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Prior experience at a mid-sized or large law firm preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Consumer privacy and data breach litigation.
• Class action litigation, particularly plaintiff-side experience.
• Experience with consumer protection statutes and related claims.
• Familiarity with privacy-related litigation involving unauthorized data collection, tracking technologies, biometric information, wiretapping laws, or data security incidents.
• Experience analyzing and litigating issues arising under evolving state privacy laws and consumer privacy frameworks.
• Strong interest in developing a long-term practice in data privacy and complex

Compensation

$200,000.00-$250,000.00 Yearly

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