Senior Cyber Class Action Attorney

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. While experience with cyber class actions is preferred, it is not required; strong class action litigation experience is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 is preferred but not essential
• Excellent research and writing skills, including drafting briefs and dispositive motions
• Excellent oral communication skills
• Experience defending in data breach and other privacy class actions (including BIPA, CIPA, VPPA, etc.) is a plus
• Working knowledge of state and federal rules of civil procedure
• Highly organized and able to meet deadlines in multiple cases
• Team player

Benefits

Wilson Elser offers a competitive compensation package, generous paid time off, a 401(k) match, and comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage. Additionally, employees enjoy a flexible hybrid work arrangement and access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits.