• Job Description

  Req#: R3372

  We are always seeking talented, motivated, growth-minded, and creative individuals. Our firm is committed to providing employee support and advancement, while embracing inclusion and innovation as keys to a stronger future.

  We invite you to explore the position below and to submit your application to join our team!

  The Privacy & Cyber Paralegal is assigned to specific matters, clients, projects and/or attorneys and will utilize the knowledge within the specialized area to perform a variety of duties. The Privacy & Cyber Paralegal provides comprehensive support to assigned attorneys in managing privacy and cybersecurity litigation matters, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. There is an annual billing requirement of 1500 hours.

  Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assist in managing privacy and cybersecurity cases, including tracking deadlines and open action items, organizing case files, and maintaining case management databases.

  • Create initial drafts of pleadings and discovery documents, e.g., motion for extension, corporate disclosure statements, initial disclosures, discovery requests, discovery objections, stipulated protective orders, and settlement agreements.

  • Manage the full lifecycle of settled cases from initiation through to completion (e.g., following up with plaintiff’s counsel to verify wiring instructions, soliciting W9s, and ensuring stipulations of dismissal are filed).

  • Prepare routine emails to clients with updates, such as extensions of time for responsive pleadings, upcoming deadlines, or updates on the status of settlement and respond to inquiries.

  • Conduct thorough legal research on privacy and cybersecurity laws, regulations, and industry standards. Analyze and summarize findings for attorney review.

  • Draft, review, and prepare various legal documents.

  • Provide general administrative support, including scheduling meetings, maintaining client calendars, and preparing expense reports.

  • Establish priorities and work concurrently on a variety of projects.

  • Provide quality client service to both internal and external clients in a professional manner.

  • Track and record client-billable times and non-billable hours, meeting minimum billable hour requirements.

  • Maintain and prioritize workflow and communicate if unable to meet daily responsibilities.

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Strong understanding of federal civil procedure and discovery.

  • Strong understanding of privacy laws (e.g., FCRA, GDPR, CCPA) and cybersecurity regulations. Familiarity with data protection principles and practices.

  • Strong attention to detail, problem solving and organizational skills.

  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and client interfacing abilities.

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

  • Exhibits good teamwork skills within and across practice groups, offices, and the firm to facilitate efficient legal service delivery.

  • Ability to utilize sound judgment and discretion effectively.

  • Demonstrate willingness to learn and develop new skills.

  • Adapt to changing assignments and priorities with readiness.

  • Demonstrate initiative in completing routine assignments with minimal supervision.

  • Availability to work overtime when necessary or requested.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research databases (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis).

  Education and/or Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree; or any combination of training, education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

  • Paralegal Certificate from an ABA approved program beneficial.

  • Minimum five (5) years of experience as a paralegal, with a focus on either federal court litigation or privacy and cybersecurity highly preferred.

  • Significant experience with federal court litigation at all stages of a case.

  #LI-Hybrid

  The Firm will comply with any applicable city or state workplace mandates in effect in regards to Covid-19.

  This position description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of the job. The statements contained in the position description are not necessarily all-inclusive and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as determined by business needs.

  This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  By applying for this position, you agree and understand that Troutman Pepper Locke will process your Personal Information pursuant to the terms of our Worker and Applicant Global Privacy Notice . If you have questions about our data handling practices, or you are a resident of California, the United Kingdom, or the European Union and wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at privacy@troutman.com.

  Equal Employment Opportunity
  Troutman Pepper Locke adheres to a policy of equal opportunity and will make all employment decisions, which include hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, evaluation, compensation and separation, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital or armed forces status and any other classification as protected by law.

  Compensation is dependent on several factors, such as position, location, education, training, and/or experience.

  Hiring Salary Range:

  $85,000.00 - $105,000.00

• About the company

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