eDiscovery Attorney

2-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in Chicago is seeking a dedicated eDiscovery Attorney to provide expertise in electronic discovery processes, utilizing advanced technologies to optimize case strategies, reduce risks, and enhance efficiency. The ideal candidate will be responsible for advising case teams, training staff on eDiscovery tools, and ensuring compliance with industry best practices and legal requirements.

Job Duties:

• Promote firm’s resources and capabilities to attorneys and staff through training and cultivating relationships.
• Provide recommendations to case teams and clients on discovery process improvements and technology utilization.
• Conduct training sessions on RelativityOne and other relevant tools, emphasizing best practices.
• Advise on document preservation and collection obligations, drafting Litigation Hold Notices when necessary.
• Conduct scoping interviews with clients to determine document collection requirements.
• Interface with vendors and client IT departments to facilitate document collections.
• Collaborate with Discovery Analysts on data collection, processing, and ingestion into Relativity.
• Develop strategies for culling collected data and testing search terms for efficient review.
• Advise on conducting efficient document reviews, setting up QC searches and protocols.
• Train and supervise contract attorney review teams.
• Advise on document production options, collaborate on production specifications, and QC document productions.
• Stay updated on eDiscovery case law, local rules, and best practices.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree and Juris Doctorate degree required.
• 3-5 years of experience as a dedicated eDiscovery Attorney.
• Knowledge of eDiscovery Best Practices and industry trends.
• Proficiency with RelativityOne.
• Successful management of multiple, high-priority, complex matters.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Active law license.

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Juris Doctorate degree
• Active law license

Skills:

• Knowledge of eDiscovery Best Practices and industry trends.
• Proficiency with RelativityOne.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Ability to train and supervise teams effectively.

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