eDiscovery Attorney

3-7 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm is seeking an eDiscovery Attorney for their Chicago, IL office.

Job Overview:

The eDiscovery Attorney will manage eDiscovery in a portfolio of complex and global litigations and investigations. This role involves utilizing eDiscovery review platforms, advising stakeholders on eDiscovery issues, identifying improvements to eDiscovery policies and procedures, serving as a subject matter expert, and implementing custom workflows to enhance efficiency.

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
• Help with the onboarding and training of new and existing customers
• Implement custom workflows to reduce client costs and enhance speed-to-evidence
• Create and refine standard documentation, including ESI protocols, Protective Orders, review protocols, training guides, and review workflows

Requirements:

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

Education & Certifications:

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

Skills:

• Strong understanding of current eDiscovery law and jurisprudence
• Familiarity with eDiscovery processes and technologies
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• A proactive approach to identifying improvements in policies and processes

Benefits offered:

• 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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