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Wilson Elser

National defense litigation firm with 1,100+ attorneys

Cyber Incident Response Associate Attorney

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeChicago, IL, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Juris Doctor from an accredited law school is required.
  • Must be admitted to the Bar in good standing.
  • Must have at least 3 years of legal experience.
  • Must have at least 3 years of experience in data privacy and security, particularly data breach and incident response.
  • Must have strong knowledge of data breach and privacy laws, including state laws, HIPAA, GLBA, FERPA, CCPA, and GDPR.
  • Strong research, writing, and communication skills, including use of Lexis and Westlaw.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Handle incident response for cybersecurity and data privacy incidents.
  • Analyze state, federal, and international data breach and privacy laws.
  • Draft legal data breach notices to individuals and regulators.
  • Respond to regulatory investigations arising from data breaches.
  • Oversee forensic investigations.
  • Oversee third-party vendors for e-discovery, data mining, and notice projects.
  • Advise clients on legal notification obligations under state and federal laws.
  • Draft breach notification letters to individuals and state and federal regulators.
  • Draft crisis communications for clients.
  • Respond to inquiries and investigations by state and federal regulators.
  • Interface with clients, including senior management and IT staff.
  • Draft reports to insurance carriers and clients.
  • Prepare legal budgets.

Desired Qualifications

  • An IT or technical background is a plus.

About the Company

Wilson Elser

National defense litigation firm with 1,100+ attorneys

Wilson Elser is a defense litigation law firm with more than 1,100 attorneys handling defense and coverage matters for clients in local, state, and federal courts. The firm provides litigation, coverage, and trial services, frequently stepping in to take over unresolved matters from other firms and guiding cases to align with clients’ guidelines and terms. Its approach combines handling a high volume of matters (about 100,000 at any time) with tackling technically challenging cases. Compared with competitors, the firm distinguishes itself through its large national footprint, history of successful defense-oriented results, ability to parachute into ongoing cases, and a strong reputation as a leading defense counsel. The firm’s goal is to defend clients effectively across jurisdictions by delivering rigorous, term-aligned litigation strategies and achieving favorable outcomes on clients’ terms.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1978

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