Litigation - eDiscovery General Attorney in Dallas, TX

Law Firm

Dallas, TX

Litigation - eDiscovery General Attorney in Dallas, TX

Attorney

Min 3 yrs required

No

Job Title: Senior Discovery Attorney

Job Responsibilities:
The Senior Discovery Attorney will play a crucial role in the E-Discovery Services & Strategy practice group within the law firm. The primary responsibilities include:

- Advising case teams and clients on all aspects of E-Discovery, including defensible preservation, collection, review, and production methodologies, ESI protocols, technology selection, and E-Discovery workflows.
- Consulting with case teams and clients to design effective databases that ensure efficient document review processes.
- Managing and mentoring teams of Discovery and Review Attorneys, ensuring that deliverables for document reviews and other projects are accurate and of high quality.
- Collaborating closely with other attorneys and technologists within the department.
- Assisting case teams in drafting case training materials.
- Performing quality control of document coding for relevance, issues, and privilege.
- Preparing privilege logs and identifying materials for use at depositions and trial, drafting deposition outlines and transcript summaries, and assisting with case chronology and fact development.
- Handling special projects with varying parameters, which may include legal research, document research requiring advanced search capabilities, drafting memos and pleadings, taking and defending depositions, client secondments, and other tasks.
- Preparing internal and external trainings and presentations, such as new hire trainings, technology demonstrations, and overviews of substantive law for continuing legal education.
- Staying current on legal developments in E-Discovery, data privacy, information governance, and legal technology.

Education and Experience:
- A Juris Doctorate degree is required.
- At least 3 years of related work experience, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department.
- Attorneys must be active members of the state bar association where the law firm office is located.

Specific Skills Required:
- Familiarity with the litigation process, including discovery and trial.
- Strong knowledge of E-Discovery technology, including Relativity, DISCO, and proficiency with advanced search methodologies and practical application of structured and conceptual analytics and artificial intelligence.
- Strong knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and relevant state rules regarding discovery.
- Ability to manage multiple competing priorities, deadlines, and projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-directed and self-driven with superb attention to detail and discretion.
- Ability to work collaboratively and manage both up and down, adaptable, eager to learn new skills, and willing to go where needed.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including persuasive and legal writing.
- Strong client service skills, fluent in standard MS Office applications, and proficient in Excel.

Specific Skills Preferred:
- Practice experience in complex commercial litigation, intellectual property, regulatory investigations, privacy, or cybersecurity.
- Experience with cross-border discovery and data privacy regulations such as GDPR and CCPA.
- Experience in information governance, including drafting data retention policies.
- Previous document review experience is strongly preferred.
- Foreign language skills and advanced technical proficiencies and certifications are a plus.

Salary Information:
The compensation for the Senior Discovery Attorney position varies by location:

- Illinois: $108,660 to $168,110 annually
- New York: $119,470 to $184,830 annually
- Washington state: $123,465 to $168,030 annually
- Washington, .: $117,300 to $181,470 annually

This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and includes benefits such as a 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, accrued paid time off starting at 20 days annually, personal medical and parental leave, up to 10 paid holidays, and family care benefits. Additional information on benefits and programs is available upon request.

Application Deadline and Requirements:
Applications will be accepted through August 1, 2025. The law firm seeks self-motivated individuals dedicated to providing value and superior service, with a high degree of integrity and enthusiasm for their work. The law firm fosters a culture based on collaboration, devotion to serving clients, and mutual respect, with a commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion within the firm and in the broader community.