Data Breach Associate Attorney (Remote)

Job Posting: Data Breach Associate Attorney

Location: Fully Remote or Hybrid in Sacramento, CA

Job Type: Full-Time

Practice Area: Data Breach Class Actions, Qui Tam, False Claims Act, Data Privacy, Consumer Class Action

Data Breach Associate Attorney Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Data Breach Associate Attorney to join our growing legal team in Sacramento, CA. The ideal candidate will have experience or a strong interest in complex consumer litigation, False Claims Act litigation, Data Breach class actions, and Qui Tam lawsuits. Legal experience in the private or public sector is preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Stay informed of federal, state, and local laws and regulations as well as industry standards for data privacy and security.

• Communicate effectively with clients, teams, and team leaders to develop Data Breach class action and Qui Tam lawsuits.

• Draft pleadings, complaints, discovery, motions, and other court filings in various State and Federal Courts.

• Conduct legal research on a variety of issues in State and Federal cases; present and argue motions in court.

• Manage the mediation and court approval process for class action cases, including drafting class action preliminary approval motions, and drafting and arguing final approval and fees motions.

• Oversee the filing of pleadings, tracking service of process, and ensuring SOL deadlines are met.

• Opportunity to mediate select cases and engage in numerous second-chair mediation opportunities in Data Breach class action matters.

Qualifications:

• JD degree from an accredited law school.

• Active bar license in any state.

• 4-5 years of experience practicing data privacy law preferred.

• Exceptional writing, research, and oral communication skills.

• Strong knowledge of international, federal, and state data privacy regulations.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Self-starter with experience in all phases of litigation, including interpretation of laws and regulations.

• Proficient in Microsoft Suite and case management software.

• Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) certification is a plus.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

• Bonus opportunities.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) with employer contributions.

• Paid time off and flexible work arrangements.

• Professional development and continuing legal education opportunities.

How to Apply: Apply online, or send your resume in confidence to jaimi.harper@gogpac.com. We look forward to reviewing your application!

Call/Text Jaimi Harper directly at (605)-679-9312 with questions on the position.