Cyber Incident Response Associate Attorney - Remote

Overview

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1,250 attorneys in 44 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus and a Women in the Law Forum Gold Standard Law Firm. 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 Incident Response Associate Attorney position.

In Short

• Incident response for cybersecurity and data privacy incidents
• Analysis of state, federal, and international privacy laws
• Drafting legal notices of a data breach to individuals and regulators
• Responding to regulatory investigations arising out of a data breach
• Defending privacy lawsuits
• Drafting privacy and security policies and procedures
• Triaging data breaches/incident response
• Advising clients on handling cybersecurity incidents
• Drafting breach notification letters
• Interfacing with clients

Requirements

• JD from an accredited Law School
• Must be admitted to Bar in good standing
• 2+ years legal experience
• 2+ years of experience in data privacy and security
• Strong knowledge of data breach and privacy laws
• IT or technical background a plus
• Some litigation experience is a plus
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Team player

Benefits

• Flexibility: Remote and hybrid work arrangements
• Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
• Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits