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Wilson Elser · 20 hours ago

Senior Cyber Class Action Attorney

Greater Chicago Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$170K/yr - $200K/yr

8+ years exp

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1300 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. They are seeking an experienced litigation attorney to defend complex class actions, including cyber and privacy cases, while taking on significant responsibilities in the role.

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Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Qualification

Complex litigation experienceClass action litigationCybersecurity backgroundResearch skillsE-discovery experienceOral communication skillsHighly organizedCivil procedureTeam player

Required

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

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

Preferred

Cybersecurity and data privacy background a plus

Benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life insurance

401k match

Generous PTO plan

Access to corporate discount plans

Company

Wilson Elser

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Wilson Elser is the preeminent defense litigation firm in the United States.

Founded in 1978

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.wilsonelser.com

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