Senior Cyber Class Action Attorney

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1400 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 36 in the National Law Journals survey of the nations largest law firms.

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 ourCyber Class Action Associate Attorneyposition in ourChicagoOffice.

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

• 8 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

Why Should You Apply

• Flexibility: 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

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