eDiscovery Attorney

3-7 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm is seeking an eDiscovery Attorney to join their team in New York City, NY.

Job Overview:

The eDiscovery Attorney will manage eDiscovery in a portfolio of complex and global litigations & investigations. They will advise legal, compliance, and group investigation stakeholders on eDiscovery issues & strategies while ensuring compliance with relevant policies, laws, and regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a JD degree, admission to the Bar (any state), and at least five years of experience managing eDiscovery in complex litigations and investigations.

Duties:

• Manage eDiscovery in a portfolio of complex and global litigations & investigations.
• Utilize eDiscovery review platforms, including Relativity, Recommind, and other analytics tools.
• Handle data processing and document processing.
• Advise legal, compliance, and group investigation stakeholders on eDiscovery issues & strategies
• Work with eDiscovery processes and current & evolving eDiscovery technologies
• Identify and escalate improvements to eDiscovery policies and procedures
• Serve as a subject matter expert on eDiscovery topics
• Implement custom workflows to reduce client costs and enhance speed-to-evidence
• Create and refine standard documentation, including ESI protocols, Protective Orders, and review workflows

Requirements:

• JD degree
• Admission to the Bar (any state)
• Ideally, 5 years of experience managing eDiscovery in complex litigations and investigations
• Strong understanding of current eDiscovery law and jurisprudence
• Demonstrated knowledge of eDiscovery practices
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to proactively identify continuous improvements in policies and processes

Education & Certifications:

• JD degree
• Admission to the Bar (any state)

Skills:

• Familiarity with eDiscovery review platforms such as Relativity and Recommend
• Strong understanding of eDiscovery processes and technologies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits offered:

The firm offers Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) Retirement Plan; Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account; Firm-paid holidays, vacation, and sick time; Employee assistance program; and other firm benefits.

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