Data Privacy Attorney

Robert Half • White Plains, NY • 1h ago

Description

About the Role

A nationally recognized plaintiffs' litigation firm is seeking a Mid-Level Associate Attorney with 4-6 years of litigation experience to join its growing Data Privacy and Complex Litigation practice. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge data privacy, data breach, consumer protection, and class action matters while contributing to a dynamic and expanding practice.

The ideal candidate will possess strong litigation skills, experience managing substantive case responsibilities, and an interest in developing expertise in privacy-related litigation. This role offers significant opportunities for professional growth, direct client impact, and meaningful involvement in high-profile, complex cases.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and support litigation matters involving data privacy, data breach, consumer protection, and class action claims.

Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, responses, and legal memoranda.

Conduct legal research and develop case strategy.

Take and defend depositions.

Appear in court and participate in substantive oral arguments and hearings.

Collaborate closely with partners and other attorneys on all phases of litigation.

Mentor and support junior attorneys and legal staff as appropriate.

Maintain a high level of professionalism while managing case strategy, deadlines, and client expectations.

Requirements

Qualifications

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Admission to the New York Bar and in good standing.

4-6 years of litigation experience, preferably in complex litigation, consumer protection, data privacy, or class action matters.

Experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and legal memoranda.

Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.

Experience managing multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Proven experience handling depositions, drafting substantive motions, and making court appearances.

Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Prior experience at a mid-sized or large law firm preferred.

Preferred Experience

Consumer privacy and data breach litigation.

Class action litigation, particularly plaintiff-side experience.

Experience with consumer protection statutes and related claims.

Familiarity with privacy-related litigation involving unauthorized data collection, tracking technologies, biometric information, wiretapping laws, or data security incidents.

Experience analyzing and litigating issues arising under evolving state privacy laws and consumer privacy frameworks.

Strong interest in developing a long-term practice in data privacy and complex

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