Job Description
Job DescriptionPrivacy Litigation Associate Attorney
Locations: Denver, Colorado; Los Angeles, California; New York, New York; San Diego, California; San Francisco, California; Seattle, Washington
Direct Counsel is seeking a Privacy Litigation Associate to join a leading international law firm’s highly regarded Privacy Litigation Group. This is an opportunity for a mid-level litigator to work on some of the most significant and high-profile privacy, data security, and technology-related class actions and investigations in the country.
The firm is widely recognized for defending complex, high-stakes privacy disputes involving cutting-edge legal issues at the intersection of technology, consumer protection, and regulatory enforcement. Associates gain meaningful responsibility in cases that often carry significant reputational and business implications for global clients.
Responsibilities
- Defend clients in privacy and data security class actions, including data breach litigation
- Handle matters involving state and federal privacy statutes and consumer protection laws
- Support and lead responses to regulatory investigations and attorney general enforcement actions
- Draft motions, briefs, pleadings, and discovery responses
- Conduct legal research and develop case strategy
- Manage discovery, including e-discovery workflows and document review
- Take and defend depositions and participate in expert discovery
- Work closely with clients on case strategy and risk mitigation
Qualifications
- 3–5 years of litigation experience
- Strong background in privacy, data security, class actions, or complex commercial litigation
- Excellent written and oral advocacy skills
- Strong analytical ability and attention to detail
- Experience managing significant litigation matters and discovery processes
- Strong teamwork and case management skills
- Admission to the California Bar or New York Bar
Why Join This Firm
- Work on nationally significant privacy and data security litigation matters
- High-profile clients across technology and consumer industries
- Significant responsibility in complex, fast-moving litigation
- Strong mentorship and structured professional development
- Collaborative and highly respected litigation platform
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range: $260,000 – $365,000 annually
Compensation may vary depending on experience, qualifications, and office location. The firm also provides a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
- Discretionary bonuses
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
- 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans
- Parental, adoption, and fertility benefits
- Flexible time off and reduced schedule arrangements
- Wellness and mental health programs
- Professional development and bar support
- Pro bono and charitable giving opportunities