Senior Cyber Class Action Attorney

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1300 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms. We're also Mansfield Certified Plus.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Cyber Class Action Associate Attorney position in our Orlando Office.

This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.

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.

Key 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

Qualifications

Why Should You Apply?

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