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
Pay
Salary Range: $190,000 - $210,000 USD
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
About the Firm
Wilson Elser is a national law firm with more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide. We are recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. Our firm is committed to fostering an environment where attorneys are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally.