Cyber Paralegal

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1,250 attorneys in 44 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus and a Women in the Law Forum Gold Standard Law Firm.

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 Paralegal position in our Chicago Office.

This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.

The Position

This is an excellent opportunity for legal professionals seeking to expand their careers who are interested in gaining fast-paced professional experience with a national law firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drafting memorandum on various legal issues and cyber-related topics (including data breach and privacy laws)
• Project management of breach notice projects
• Manage documents and organize case files
• Working with third party vendors to supporting investigation of cyber incidents and notification
• Obtaining third party vendor pricing quotes and keeping track of vendor contracts and Statements of Work
• Docketing and keeping track of deadlines for notification, reporting, and responses to regulators

• Assisting with drafting breach notification letters to individuals and State/Federal Regulators
• Assisting with responding to State/Federal Regulatory investigations arising out of cyber claims, including document requests
• Preparing Table of Exhibits, bates labeling, working with Clients to gather and organize responsive documents
• Assisting with creating and tracking legal budgets
• Basic research and drafting memorandum on data breach and privacy laws
• Join fast-paced National Cybersecurity & Data Privacy practice team

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Paralegal Studies and a Paralegal Certificate
• 2+ years of paralegal experience in a fast paced environment 
• Must be based in Chicago
• Hybrid work setup (in office 2-3x a week)
• Specific cyber knowledge is not required (training available)
• Research Skills (including Lexis and Westlaw)
• Must be a team player
• Experience with program management, preparing records, assembling exhibits and discoveries required 
• Experience drafting and responding to standard and discovery demands (interrogatories, request to produce documents, etc.)
• Strong computer skills with proficiency to MS Office Suite and document management systems 
• Attention to detail and organizational skills are critical 
• Clear and effective communication skills both orally and in writing 
• Must be able to work independently and be proactive
• Experience with e-discovery and using Relativity or other document review platforms is a plus

Why Should You Apply? 

• Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
• Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits

Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at talentacquisition@wilsonelser.com.

We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firm's policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.