Cyber, Privacy, and Data Innovation Litigation Counsel or Senior Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A prominent law firm is recruiting for a Litigation Counsel or Senior Associate to join its dynamic cyber, privacy, and data innovation team. This role involves handling high-stakes litigation, including class actions, across various industries such as technology, finance, life sciences, and energy. The ideal candidate is a proactive, critical thinker with strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work independently while also contributing as part of a team.

Location

• Sacramento, CA

Duties

• Manage complex litigation cases focused on cyber, privacy, and data innovation.
• Oversee all aspects of litigation, including client communications, discovery, depositions, and court appearances.
• Collaborate with eDiscovery, Analytics, and Litigation Support teams to develop and implement case strategies.
• Conduct mediations, argue motions, and pursue case resolutions.
• Draft comprehensive legal documents, perform detailed research, and provide strategic guidance to clients.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in complex civil litigation, particularly in cyber, data, or privacy law.
• Strong academic background and demonstrated excellence in research and writing.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to teamwork.
• Active membership in the State Bar of the desired office location.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in the state of the desired office location.

Skills

• Advanced research, analytical, and critical thinking abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines effectively.
• Proficiency with legal research tools and standard office software.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Mental well-being support, along with child, family, elder, and pet care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and long-term care insurance.
• 401K retirement plan, flexible time off, generous parental leave, and paid holidays.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion, with equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates.

This preeminent California firm offers a full-service practice which covers a number of areas, including: Litigation, Corporate, Tax, Environmental, Labor & Employment, and Real Estate. The Sacto office has strong litigation, IP, government, securities, finance, and antitrust practices. Many of the firm's top clients are investment banks, but, in recent years, the firm has expanded its intellectual property litigation practice. The atmosphere is collegial, but slightly more conservative than most Bay Area firms. Salaries are in line with other top Bay Area firms, and the firm provides a $10,000 bonus for all lawyers who bill at least 1,950 hours, with additional money based on three separate billable hour levels above 1,950.