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Wilson Elser · 2 months ago

Senior Cyber Class Action Attorney

Atlanta, Georgia

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with a strong commitment to teamwork and client service. They are seeking an experienced litigation attorney for the Cyber Class Action Associate Attorney position, which involves defending complex class actions, particularly in cyber and privacy cases.

ConsultingFinancial ServicesLegal

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 litigation experienceCybersecurity backgroundData privacy backgroundE-discovery experienceResearchWriting skillsCivil procedureOral communication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam 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

Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan

Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits

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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