At Wilson Elser, we are redefining what it means to work at a national law firm. With more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide, we are recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #30 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms.
Our continued success is built on a culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect. We are committed to fostering an environment where attorneys are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally.
Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Cyber Incident Response Associate Attorney position in our Livonia Office.
This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.
The Position
Key Responsibilities:
- Incident response for cybersecurity and data privacy incidents
- Analysis of state, federal, and international data breach and privacy laws
- Drafting legal notices of a data breach to individuals and regulators
- Responding to regulatory investigations arising out of a data breach
- Oversight of forensics investigations
- Oversight of third party vendors for e-Discovery, data mining, and notice projects
- Advising clients on legal notification obligations under State/Federal laws
- Drafting breach notification letters to individuals and State/Federal Regulators
- Drafting Crisis Communications for clients
- Responding to inquiries and investigations by State/Federal Regulators
- Interfacing with clients, including senior management and IT staff
- Drafting reports to insurance carriers and clients
- Preparing legal budgets
Qualifications
- JD from an accredited Law School
- Must be admitted to Bar in good standing
- 3+ years legal experience
- 3+ years of experience in data privacy and security, with particular focus on data breach and incident response
- Strong knowledge of data breach and privacy laws (State Laws, HIPAA, GLBA, FERPA, CCPA, GDPR, etc.)
- IT or technical background a plus
- Excellent research, writing, and communication skills (Lexis and Westlaw)
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Team player
Why Join Wilson Elser?
- Meaningful Work: Handle sophisticated matters alongside experienced attorneys and partners
- Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive team environment that values mentorship and professional development
- Advancement: Gain opportunities for long-term growth within a nationally recognized firm
- Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a flexible hybrid work arrangement that supports work-life balance
- Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive compensation, generous PTO, 401(k) match, and robust medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
- Additional Perks: Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits
Skills Required
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Admission to a state bar in good standing
- At least 3 years of legal experience
- At least 3 years of experience in data privacy and security, particularly data breach and incident response
- Strong knowledge of state, federal, and international data breach and privacy laws, including HIPAA, GLBA, FERPA, CCPA, and GDPR
- Excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills
- Experience with Lexis and Westlaw
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Team-oriented collaboration skills
- IT or technical background
What We Do
Wilson Elser is a preeminent defense litigation firm in the United States. The firm's attorneys handle a diverse array of defense and coverage matters, ranging from premises liability and bad faith coverage claims to large-scale program management. Known for taking on challenging and technical cases, Wilson Elser is recognized among the nation's most influential law firms in the Am Law 200 and NLJ 500.
