Litigation - eDiscovery General Attorney in Hartford, CT

Law Firm

Hartford, CT

Litigation - eDiscovery General Attorney in Hartford, CT

Attorney

Min 10 yrs required

No

Job Title: Senior e-Discovery Attorney

Job Responsibilities:
The Senior e-Discovery Attorney plays a critical role in managing and executing eDiscovery strategies for legal cases. The key responsibilities include:

- Collaborating with case teams and clients to plan and execute effective eDiscovery strategies.
- Planning and overseeing the collection, review, and production of documents.
- Acting as a liaison between eDiscovery vendors, clients, and case teams to ensure seamless communication and process management.
- Managing document reviews, the creation of privilege logs, and quality control processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Assisting with advocacy review, deposition preparation, and other document-related support as needed.
- Preparing eDiscovery budgets and negotiating rates and terms with eDiscovery vendors to ensure cost-effectiveness.
- Leading or co-leading custodian interviews to gather necessary information.
- Determining the scope and process for document collection.
- Developing and negotiating search protocols, search terms, and scope agreements with opposing parties to ensure clarity and mutual understanding.
- Drafting and negotiating TAR (Technology-Assisted Review) protocols and ESI (Electronically Stored Information) protocols.
- Drafting and negotiating Search Disclosures, Confidentiality Orders, Discovery Timelines, and Scope Agreements with opposing parties and joint defense groups.
- Participating in or leading meet and confer sessions with opposing parties/agencies on eDiscovery related topics.
- Drafting and editing Responses and Objections to RFPs (Requests for Production) and subpoenas.
- Conducting research on case law in various jurisdictions to support discovery motion practice.
- Collaborating with vendors and clients on collections of emerging data sources.
- Drafting or editing eDiscovery correspondence with opposing parties and government agencies.
- Advising eDiscovery Attorneys on best practices and troubleshooting issues.
- Educating law firm attorneys, including the eDiscovery group, about eDiscovery case law, rules, best practices, and other relevant areas.
- Staying updated on new trends and best practices in eDiscovery.
- Working on special projects as required by the eDiscovery team or firm management.
- Minimal travel is required, and the position often demands more than 35 hours per week to fulfill essential duties.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates for the Senior e-Discovery Attorney position must meet the following education and experience requirements:

- A Juris Doctor (JD) degree and at least 10 years of experience in eDiscovery.
- A proven track record in managing complex eDiscovery projects.
- Thorough knowledge of the eDiscovery lifecycle, including information governance, production, and the various technologies and strategies involved.
- Demonstrated ability to confer with government agencies or opposing parties regarding eDiscovery matters.
- Experience with Second Requests and complex high-stakes litigations.
- High-level understanding of Relativity and analytics tools, including TAR.
- Solid understanding of privilege and work product doctrines.
- Knowledge of privacy and cross-border issues.
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong presentation skills to convey information clearly to partners, clients, and adverse parties.
- Ability to work under high pressure and meet deadlines without supervision.
- Ability to manage stakeholders at all levels and handle competing demands and deadlines.
- Commitment to high standards of quality and integrity.
- Highly analytical and professional.
- Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Technically savvy, flexible, versatile, and self-motivated.
- Must be barred in the state of their office or eligible to sit for the bar exam.

Salary Information:
The Senior e-Discovery Attorney position offers a competitive salary, with a targeted hiring range of $200,000 to $220,000 annually. The final rate of pay will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience, with the upper range reserved for highly qualified applicants. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, exempt level position. Additionally, the position may be fully remote, hybrid, or in-office based, depending on the candidate's location and law firm policy. Off-site employees must be situated within an approved jurisdiction and may only perform work from specified locations.

Benefits:
The law firm offers market-competitive wages and a generous benefits package, including:

- Competitive starting pay and eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus and raise.
- Generous paid time off benefits, including vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick leave.
- Firm-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accident insurance.
- 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Cash Balance Retirement Plan with generous employer contributions.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts, depending on the medical plan.
- Firm-paid comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Student loan refinancing discounts.
- Fitness/gym dues reimbursement program.
- Hybrid remote work schedules available for most employees, with in-office presence required at least three days per week. Fully remote roles are not available.

The law firm is an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to creating an environment that draws upon the diversity of its workforce to achieve excellence in its field and beyond.