Cyber Incident Response Associate Attorney

Washington, DC. Posted 4 months ago

The role

You will handle incident response for cybersecurity and data privacy incidents. You will advise clients on breach notification duties and respond to regulatory investigations.

What you will do

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 Crisis Communications for clients
Interfacing with clients, including senior management and IT staff
Drafting reports to insurance carriers and clients

Required qualifications

JD from an accredited Law School
Admitted to Bar in good standing
3+ years legal experience
3+ years of experience in data privacy and security, with focus on data breach and incident response
Strong knowledge of data breach and privacy laws (State Laws, HIPAA, GLBA, FERPA, CCPA, GDPR, etc.)
Excellent research, writing, and communication skills (Lexis and Westlaw)
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Team player

Nice to have

IT or technical background

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package
401(k) retirement savings plan
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Disability and life insurance
Generous PTO
401(k) match
Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits
Mentorship and professional development
Opportunities for long-term growth within a nationally recognized firm

Before you apply

The firm participates in E-Verify and checks work authorization for all new hires

About the company

Wilson Elser is a national law firm with more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide. It values collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect.