Mullen Coughlin LLC

www.mullen.law

1 Job

229 Employees

About the Company

Founded by John F. Mullen, Jennifer A. Coughlin, James E. Prendergast (deceased) and Christopher J. DiIenno, Mullen Coughlin is a law firm solely dedicated to counseling organizations in the context of data privacy and security. With over 100 attorneys, we are – and our mission is to remain – the data privacy and security thought leader for organizations of all sizes and across all industry sectors, as well as for the cyber insurance industry. Our equity members, many of whom are women, are pioneers in the field and are instrumental in shaping the development and implementation of data privacy and security practices and incident response services industry-wide. With our unmatched knowledge of data privacy and security laws, and unparalleled experience in handling over 25,000 data privacy and security incidents and hundreds of resulting third-party actions, Mullen Coughlin services organizations in incident response; regulatory investigation; single-plaintiff and class action privacy litigation; and pre-incident data privacy and information security Advisory Compliance.

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Company Name: Mullen Coughlin LLC
Job Title: Litigation Associate
Job Description: Job title: Litigation Associate Role Summary: Provides defense counsel for individuals and organizations involved in class actions, regulatory investigations, and complex data privacy and cybersecurity matters, working primarily under the guidance of a supervising partner. Expactations: - 4–6 years of experience as an associate in a litigation practice group. - Active bar admission in Pennsylvania (or original state of residence); additional state licenses are a plus. - Proven experience in class‑action or complex litigation with a defensive focus. - Familiarity with large e‑discovery workflows and document production. - Strong courtroom, oral advocacy, and regulatory investigation exposure preferred. - Excellent research, writing, strategic analysis, and client‑communication skills. Key Responsibilities: - Manage day‑to‑day work on class actions and privacy‑related litigation, including preparation of pleadings and discovery documents. - Represent clients before regulatory bodies and in investigative proceedings. - Oversee document collection, review, and production; vet experts and vendors. - Participate in civil proceedings as co‑Counsel or second chair; support supervising partner in arguments and hearings. - Ensure timely client reporting and maintain accurate time‑and‑billing records. - Conduct legal research on emerging privacy and cybersecurity issues; brief the team as required. Required Skills: - Litigation strategy and case management. - Advanced drafting and legal research. - Document review and e‑discovery coordination. - Client presentation and courtroom advocacy. - Strong analytical, organizational, and communication abilities. - Initiative, attention to detail, and efficient execution. - Proficiency in time‑tracking and billing software. Required Education & Certifications: - Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. - Admission to practice law in Pennsylvania (or primary state of residence). - Current license to practice law, with additional state bar memberships considered an asset.