Latitude is seeking lawyers with class action litigation experience to join a fast-growing data privacy law firm. In this role, the attorneys will provide defense counsel to individuals and organizations in class actions, regulatory investigations, and complex data privacy and cyber security matters. The positions are fully remote with occasional travel to the law firm’s main office located in the suburbs of Philadelphia.
Responsibilities of the Class Action Litigation Attorney:
Manage class actions and complex data matters on a day-to-day basis with guidance from supervising Partner.
Handle privacy-based tort, contract, and statutory actions brought by individual plaintiffs against individuals and institutional defendants.
Represent clients before regulatory bodies and in regulatory investigations.
Prepare timely drafts of pleadings, discovery, and other legal documents.
Oversee document collection, review, and production.
Appear on client’s behalf or provide second chair assistance to supervising Partner at civil proceedings, oral arguments, and contested hearings.
Ensure timely reporting to client.
Vet experts and other vendors for approval by client and supervising Partner.
Perform legal research as needed for client matters and to update team on emerging issues.
Requirements for the Class Action Litigation Attorney:
4-6 years’ experience as an Associate working in litigation practice group.
Licensed to practice law in the state of residence.
J.D. from an accredited law school.
Class action or complex litigation experience, defense preferred.
Experience with large document productions and working with e-discovery vendors.
Courtroom exposure, argument, and hearing experience a plus.
Exposure to regulatory investigations preferred.
Excellent research and writing skills.
Strong ability to think strategically and analytically.
A keen sense of ownership and efficient execution.
Initiative, attention to detail, ability to learn quickly.
Superb communication skills.
Experience tracking time and billing.
Outstanding references.
Position Details of the Class Action Litigation Attorney:
Type of Role: Permanent
Schedule: Full-time
Location: Fully Remote
Compensation:
Pay: The salary range for this role is $150,000 to $210,000 or more. This position is also eligible for bonuses. Pay is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, and location.
Benefits: In addition to pay, a competitive benefits package is also provided, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) and generous leave policies.
Confidentiality Latitude will not propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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