Data Privacy Litigation Associate

A leading international law firm is seeking a junior-to-mid-level associate to join its nationally recognized Data Strategy, Security & Privacy practice group in its San Francisco office. This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of privacy law, cybersecurity, and complex commercial litigation, supporting a dynamic and collaborative team.

About the Practice

The Data Strategy, Security & Privacy team represents clients in a wide range of matters, including consumer class actions, mass arbitrations, and government enforcement actions involving privacy, data security, and technology-related issues. Associates gain hands-on experience across all stages of litigation while developing subject matter knowledge in privacy, cybersecurity, and consumer protection laws.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of litigation experience and a strong foundation in civil procedure. This role requires the ability to manage both complex, large-scale matters and fast-paced assignments, along with excellent legal research and writing skills.

Candidates should have experience with, or exposure to:

• Drafting and contributing to dispositive and procedural motions (e.g., motions to compel arbitration, transfer venue, dismiss for lack of standing, personal jurisdiction, or failure to state a claim, and discovery-related motions)
• Working knowledge of federal and state court procedures, including local rules, and arbitration forums such as JAMS and AAA
• Managing written discovery and interacting with client witnesses in connection with discovery obligations
• Assisting in mediation preparation

Experience in privacy, cybersecurity, intellectual property, or a technical background is a plus but not required. Strong academic credentials are expected.

Requirements

• 2 to 4 years of litigation experience
• Admission to the California Bar (or ability to become admitted)

Compensation

This position offers a competitive salary range of approximately $235,000 – $310,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications, in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws.

Apply

Please email your resume to Arianna Hinojosa at ahinojosa@oncallcounsel.com along with your cover letter.

Benefits:
We offer eligible employees competitive pay and access to a range of benefits and support programs, including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, short-term disability, 401(k), employee assistance, childcare assistance, discounts, paid holidays, and longevity bonuses. Benefits are based on assignment type, schedule, length of employment, and plan eligibility requirements.

EOE:
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.

Pay:$235,000.00 - $310,000.00