Attorney, Data Privacy Litigation

DescriptionA high-end boutique firm with a dozen attorneys in downtown San Diego is seeking a litigation attorney to join their team, who will work on data privacy and data security cases. This litigator should have 2-10 years of experience.This litigator will also handle generic business and commercial litigation cases, but the data privacy and cyber security cases are ramping up right now!Responsibilities of Role:All forms of written discovery – responding and propounding, and understanding objections and using them appropriatelyDepos - taking and defendingMotions - discovery motions, demurs, motions to strike, MSJs, MSAs, motions for sanctions, or any pre-trial motion handled at the pleading or discovery phaseCourt appearances - hearings and CMCsTrial (if you want it) - jury instructions, figuring out what exhibits need to be listed, joint trial readiness conference reports· Billable requirement: 1850 for associates. Most attorneys hit it, there’s no shortage of work. Litigators often go above it because they are slammed right now.Profile that would be a fit:· 2-10 years, no more, no less, ideally at a semi-recognizable firm (no PI or family law).· Coming from big law and burned out on cut throat mentality, wans more mentorship, or fewer hours. Or people who truly care about your career.· “We don’t do well with people who are all about themselves they don’t seem to last here!”· Someone who knows enough about civil procedure – doesn’t need practice area experiencePerks of Company:· Managing partners eat lunch with the file clerks – very congenial atmosphere.· Regular potlucks and holiday parties.· Attorneys coach each other’s kids’ soccer and baseball games.· Actively in a growth phase - it’s a time of opportunity at the firm.· Firm has systems, processes, and procedures in places (including manuals on how to do things like submit a reimbursement). It’s easy to assimilate!· You are not sat down at a desk and expected to fend for yourself.· No yellers/screamers/bullies tolerated! RequirementsMust-Haves: 2+ quality years CA civil litigation of experience - enough to understand the process of discovery, law & motion, and trial prep (data privacy/cyber security experience is not required, but a complex business/commercial litigation background is)Strong legal research & writing & analysis – persuasive writing skillsAbility to commute to downtown San Diego 3x/weekPay is commensurate with the experience above.Ready to apply? Send your resume directly and only to Melanie.Kent[at]roberthalf[dotcom] with "San Diego Data Privacy Litigator" as the subject line.#SoCalRHLJob typePerm