Tech Transactions And Data Privacy (Incident Response) Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm is seeking a Tech Transactions and Data Privacy (Incident Response) Associate Attorney for its Park City, UT location. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in privacy litigation, including managing case work-ups, trial preparation, and drafting critical legal documents. This role requires a strong understanding of federal, state, and international privacy laws, and candidates must be able to offer practical legal advice while working on sophisticated client matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Litigation Management: Oversee all aspects of case work-up and trial preparation, including client interaction, strategy development, and execution.
• Legal Research and Writing: Conduct thorough legal research and draft a wide range of legal documents such as briefs, complaints, pretrial motions, memoranda, and discovery requests.
• Privacy Law Expertise: Provide legal advice on privacy litigation and ensure compliance with federal, state, and international privacy laws.
• Incident Response: Manage and guide clients through data privacy incidents, including breach responses and communication with regulators.
• Client Interaction: Collaborate directly with clients, providing practical and strategic legal advice on complex matters related to data privacy and tech transactions.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Work closely with other attorneys and legal professionals to provide comprehensive legal solutions.

Requirements

• Experience:
  • Significant litigation experience, particularly in privacy-related cases.
  • Proven ability to manage all elements of case work-up and trial preparation.
  • Strong legal research and writing experience, particularly in drafting briefs, complaints, pretrial motions, and other key documents.
  • Experience working in a law firm or similar professional environment.
  • Client-facing experience and ability to manage sophisticated legal matters independently.
• Knowledge:
  • Familiarity with federal, state, and international privacy laws is a plus.
  • Understanding of tech transactions and data privacy incident response practices.

Education and Certifications

• JD Degree: Must possess a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Bar Membership: Must be a member in good standing of the Bar in Utah, or eligible for admission.

Skills

• Legal Research: Exceptional ability to conduct detailed legal research and apply findings in casework.
• Writing: Strong drafting and writing skills, with attention to detail and precision in legal documentation.
• Problem-Solving: Capable of analyzing complex legal issues and offering practical, actionable solutions.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with clients and colleagues.
• Time Management: Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Privacy Litigation: Previous experience in privacy litigation, including knowledge of key laws like GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA.
• Client Interaction: Experience working directly with clients in a legal capacity.
• Trial Preparation: Experience preparing for and participating in trials.

Location

• Job Location: Park City, UT

Benefits

The firm offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Insurance (including vision)
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)