Job Title: Senior e-Discovery Attorney
Job Responsibilities:
The Senior e-Discovery Attorney at the law firm is tasked with providing expertise and leadership in the realm of eDiscovery for various legal cases. The key responsibilities include:
- Collaborating with case teams and clients to develop and execute eDiscovery strategies.
- Planning and supervising the collection, review, and production of documents.
- Acting as a liaison between eDiscovery vendors, clients, and case teams.
- Managing document reviews, creating privilege logs, and ensuring quality control processes.
- Assisting with advocacy review, deposition preparation, and other document-related support as needed.
- Preparing eDiscovery budgets and negotiating rates and terms with eDiscovery vendors.
- Leading or co-leading custodian interviews and determining the scope and process for document collection.
- Developing and negotiating search protocols, search terms, and scope agreements with opposing parties.
- Drafting and negotiating Technology Assisted Review (TAR) protocols, ESI Protocols, Search Disclosures, Confidentiality Orders, Discovery Timelines, and Scope Agreements.
- Participating in or leading meet and confer sessions with opposing parties/agencies on eDiscovery topics.
- Drafting and/or editing Responses and Objections to Requests for Production (RFPs) and subpoenas.
- Researching case law across 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 other eDiscovery Attorneys on best practices and troubleshooting.
- Educating the firm's attorneys, including the eDiscovery group, about eDiscovery case law, rules, and best practices.
- Staying updated on new trends and best practices in eDiscovery.
- Working on special projects as needed by the eDiscovery team or firm management.
- Minimal travel is required, and the position often requires more than 35 hours per week to fulfill essential duties.
Education, Experience, and Skills:
Candidates for the Senior e-Discovery Attorney position should possess the following qualifications:
- A Juris Doctor (JD) degree and at least 10 years of eDiscovery experience.
- Proven track record in managing complex eDiscovery projects.
- Thorough knowledge of the eDiscovery lifecycle, from information governance to production, including various technologies and strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to confer with government agencies or opposing parties on 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.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong presentation skills for partners, clients, and adverse parties.
- Ability to work under high pressure and meet deadlines independently.
- Experience managing stakeholders at all levels and handling competing demands.
- Commitment to high standards of quality and integrity.
- Highly analytical, professional, with strong project management and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent 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 position is a full-time, benefits-eligible, exempt level role. The final rate of pay will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience, with a targeted hiring range of $200,000 - $220,000 annually, where the upper range is reserved for highly qualified applicants. The position may be fully remote, hybrid, or in-office based, with off-site employees required to be situated within an approved jurisdiction and perform work from locations such as Washington DC, MD, CA, CT, NY, or NJ.
Benefits:
The law firm offers market competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Competitive starting pay with 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, plus 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, dependent 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 and no fully remote roles available.
The law firm is committed to equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive environment that leverages workforce diversity to achieve excellence in its field and beyond.
