E-discovery and Litigation Support Manager

Min 10 yrs required

Full-time

No

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E-discovery and Litigation Support Manager at BDO USA

The E-discovery and Litigation Support Manager at BDO USA works in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) and is responsible for managing electronic discovery and data and forensic projects, primarily related to litigation matters. This role also involves managing and performing other litigation support tasks as directed by OGC attorneys. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science or Paralegal Studies, and at least 10 years of experience in an electronic discovery and/or forensic litigation setting.

Responsibilities:

- Assist OGC attorneys with electronic discovery and data matters, including preservation, collection, review, and production
- Manage technology and e-discovery support for the firm's response to subpoenas, litigations, and investigations
- Review legal documentation related to electronic discovery and data projects
- Interface with BDO's IT group and outside counsel for electronic discovery and data projects
- Lead custodian interviews, collections, review, and special projects
- Draft and maintain internal documentation of electronic discovery policies and procedures
- Assist with drafting legal documentation related to electronic discovery and data projects
- Manage administrative duties for the Office of General Counsel
- Track incoming matters and prioritize and complete them in a timely manner
- Collaborate with various teams to define and maintain knowledge management systems
- Collaborate with IT on technology initiatives to support OGC operations
- Other duties as approved by designated OGC attorneys

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science or Paralegal Studies
- 10+ years of experience in electronic discovery and/or forensic litigation
- Project or process management experience preferred
- Advanced user qualifications/certifications from litigation support software and service providers preferred
- Paralegal certification preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Compliance Center and other litigation support related software and services
- Experience with Relativity and Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge of information and document database management
- Familiarity with Lexis and Westlaw research platforms

Salary Information:

Individual salaries offered to candidates are determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, and location. The salary range for this position in the NYC/Long Island/Westchester area is $150,000 - $200,000.

About BDO USA:

At BDO USA, we value individuality and offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself while making a positive difference in the world. Our purpose is to help people thrive every day, and we are committed to delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes for our people, clients, and communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting our culture of putting people first and sharing financially in our growth with our team. We offer assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the . and in over 160 countries through our global organization.

Why Work at BDO USA:

- We welcome diverse perspectives and prioritize understanding the experience of our professionals and clients.
- We empower team members to explore their full potential.
- Our talented team brings varying skills, knowledge, and experience to proactively help our clients navigate complex challenges and opportunities.
- We celebrate ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs.
- We focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

BDO USA is an equal opportunity employer, including individuals with disabilities and veterans. Click here to find out more about our benefits.

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits, opportunities for advancement, flexibility, culture of meaningful connections and valuing individuality, commitment to making a positive difference in the world, industry knowledge and experience, resources, commitment to quality, welcoming diverse perspectives, empowering team members, celebrating ingenuity and innovation, focus on resilience and sustainability.

job duties:

assists ogc attorneys with executing electronic discovery and data matters assigned to edls, including but not limited to the organization, tracking and execution of electronic data preservation, collection (forensic or otherwise), review and production in connection with a variety of civil, regulatory, government and administrative matters
manages the responsibility of assisting attorneys engaging with edls with the technology and e-discovery support for the firm’s response to subpoenas, litigations and investigations
at the direction of ogc attorneys, reviews legal documentation, including letters and memos, relating to electronic discovery and data and forensic projects drafted by other members of the edls team
at the direction of ogc attorneys, directly interfaces with bdo’s it group and outside counsel in relation to electronic discovery and data and forensic projects
leads efforts for custodian interviews, collections and review, and special projects at the direction of ogc attorneys
drafts and maintains current edls internal documentation of electronic discovery policies, processes, and procedures
assists attorneys with drafting of legal documentation, including letters and memos relating to electronic discovery and data and forensic projects
manages and performs administrative duties relating to the ongoing operation of the office of general counsel, as requested by the discovery counsel, general counsel or deputy general counsel
tracks incoming matters directed to edls for prioritization, progress and completion to timely and transparently meet the business needs of the firm
collaborates with ogc attorneys, paralegals(s), it, and security teams to define, implement, and maintain appropriate knowledge management systems
collaborates with it on technology initiatives in support of ogc operations, as requested by ogc attorneys
other duties as required and approved by the discovery counsel, deputy general counsel or other designated ogc attorneys

supervisory responsibilities

ensures edls teams members are appropriately documenting preservation and collection processes and are accurately and timely performing their responsibilities
manages the assignment and overall workload of members of the edls team to encourage members’ skill development and most efficient completion of projects
manages edls workflow to meet expectations of limiting and tracking overtime assignments only as approved on urgent basis by ogc attorneys
ensures edls team members are trained on and applying all relevant software, policies, processes, procedures, and resources, and provides additional training as needed
acts as a mentor to other members of the edls team, providing leadership, guidance, opportunities for growth and challenge, and feedback as appropriate

qualifications, knowledge, skills and abilities:

education:

bachelor’s degree, required; with a focus in computer science or paralegal studies, preferred

experience:

ten (10) or more years of experience in an electronic discovery and/or forensic litigation setting as a litigation support specialist in a law firm, an in-house legal department or an external service provider of electronic discovery or forensic related services, required
project or process management experience, preferred

license/certifications:

advanced user qualifications/certifications from litigation support software and service providers, preferred
paralegal certification, preferred

software:

proficient in microsoft compliance center and other litigation support related software and services, required
proficient in the use of relativity, required
proficient in the use of microsoft office suite, specifically access, excel, powerpoint, and word, required
proficient in information and document database management, preferred
experience in the use of lexis and westlaw research platforms, preferred

language:

n/a

other knowledge, skills & abilities:

strong skills in the areas of electronic discovery and forensic handling of electronic data from preservation through production
detail oriented, with excellent organizational skills, including the creation of internal documentation of electronic discovery processes
strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
strong skills in evaluating individual team member contribution and path toward increased contribution
ability to interact and build consensus among people
strong team building and problem-solving skills
ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees
ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive and confidential information
able to effectively manage multiple projects to completion by set deadlines
capable of successfully working independently or within a team environment



individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography

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