Attorney, Data Analytics and Investigations

7-7 yrs required

Full-time

No

### Attorney, Data Analytics & Investigations

WilmerHale, a leading full-service international law firm with 1,000 lawyers located throughout 13 offices in the United States, Europe and Asia, is looking for an experienced attorney with 7 years of post JD experience to join our Boston office. This role is part of WilmerHale Discovery Solutions (WHDS) and is responsible for leading WHDS team members to streamline the engagement experience for legal teams.

#### Job Description

As an Attorney, Data Analytics & Investigations, you will be an eDiscovery subject matter expert for the legal team and client. You will advocate for best practices based on the latest advances in eDiscovery technology and methodology aimed at risk mitigation and proportionality. Your primary duties and responsibilities will include:

- Demonstrating extensive knowledge of discovery case law, applicable legal standards, judicial preferences, and emerging trends impacting all phases of discovery and data management.
- Collaborating with case teams on ESI protocols and participating in negotiations with requesting parties, including strategies, defensibility, risks, advantages, and challenges of leveraging advanced technologies.
- Designing and implementing complex discovery and data management workflows and quality control procedures, including technology-assisted review, aiming to balance the objectives of proportionality and defensibility.
- Demonstrating strong expertise in application of technologies and processes as they relate to all phases of discovery and data management.
- Demonstrating awareness and understanding of data security standards and procedures, and their eDiscovery implications.
- Playing a lead role in applying the firm’s matter management principles, and assisting with driving compliance with client OCGs.
- Demonstrating effective practical application of regulations governing cross-border discovery to ensure proper identification and handling of protected data.
- Participating in special projects and other duties as assigned.
- Contributing to the firm's Service Excellence initiative to consistently improve its image internally and externally.

#### Job Requirements

- . or equivalent from an ABA-accredited institution and membership in good standing of the bar of jurisdiction in the primary office location of the applicant.
- Minimum 7 years’ experience preferred working on all phases of eDiscovery, including major supervisory roles on complex matters overseeing the implementation of eDiscovery processes, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to perform all of the duties set forth in the job description.
- Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively under pressure and with people at all levels, both inside and outside the law firm.
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills, demonstrating superior attention to detail.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to use advanced functionalities of PC-based and on-line technologies relevant to the job, including leading electronic document review and retrieval applications.
- Familiarity with legal research sources such as Westlaw, Lexis, and Full Authority.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise and train others effectively.
- Flexibility to work extended and often unpredictable hours, including weekends and holidays.
- Flexibility to travel, including spending extended periods in other cities.

#### Pay Range

The pay range for this role is $141,400 - $176,800.

WilmerHale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability or veteran status, or other protected status.

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J.D. or equivalent from an ABA-accredited institution and membership in good standing of the bar of jurisdiction in the primary office location of the applicant.

displays professionalism, quality service and a "can do" attitude to internal members/departments of the firm as well as external clients and vendors via electronic and print correspondence, over the telephone and in-person

Legal