Data Privacy / Consumer Litigation Associate

Job Description

A highly regarded litigation firm is seeking a Junior Associate (Class of 2023/2024) to join its growing Consumer Protection and Data Privacy practice in New York City.

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The practice handles sophisticated disputes involving areas such as data breaches, sensitive personal information, biometric privacy, consumer technology, online tracking, smart devices, and other rapidly developing privacy and consumer-protection issues. Associates have the opportunity to see how complex class actions are developed from the initial investigation and case theory through discovery, depositions, dispositive motion practice, settlement, and trial.

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This is an opportunity for an early-career litigator to build experience in a developing area of the law. The group handles complex, high-profile litigation involving emerging technology and privacy issues, and the incoming associate will work as part of a lean team with substantial exposure to senior attorneys and the broader lifecycle of a case.

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Responsibilities

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• Draft complaints, briefs, and other substantive filings
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• Research and evaluate potential new cases and emerging legal theories
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• Conduct factual investigations
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• Review privacy policies, terms of service, and arbitration provisions
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• Assist in developing litigation strategy
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• Handle written discovery, including document requests, interrogatories, requests to admit, and deposition notices
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• Prepare for, take, and defend depositions
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• Communicate with clients and co-counsel
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• Participate in trial preparation and attendance
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• Assist with mediation and settlement strategy
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Qualifications

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• J.D. and New York Bar admission required
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• Targeting Class of 2023 or 2024 , with some flexibility based on experience
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• Relevant experience in data privacy, consumer protection, cybersecurity, class action litigation, or a closely related litigation practice
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• Genuine interest in building a practice around evolving privacy, technology, and consumer-protection issues
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Compensation & Schedule

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• Class of 2023: $165,000 base salary
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• Class of 2024: $160,000 base salary
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• Year-end bonus based on individual performance and firm success; bonuses for attorneys at these class years may be $50,000+
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• Hybrid schedule: 3 days in-office / 2 days remote
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• New York City office
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• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), short- and long-term disability coverage, technology reimbursement, and student-loan reimbursement
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For details, contact Sarah Latham at View email address on ziprecruiter.com.