Job Description
Our client, a prestigious law firm, is seeking an experienced eDiscovery Staff Attorney to serve as the primary point of contact for attorneys and clients on all matters related to eDiscovery technology. This role requires deep expertise across the EDRM spectrum, including collections and forensics, search term consultation, analytics, review workflows, and production. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, the ability to mentor junior team members, and experience managing eDiscovery vendors. Proficiency in Relativity (RCA preferred) and other eDiscovery tools is essential. This role is based in New York City with an on-site requirement of at least three days per week.
SUMMARY: The eDiscovery Staff Attorney serves as the primary point of contact to our clients and attorneys on matters related to eDiscovery technology. They should have an in-depth knowledge of the entire EDRM spectrum, including the ability to consult on collections and forensics issues, search terms, active learning, structured analytics, review workflows, and production. They should have the management skills to provide effective mentoring to junior team members on a regular basis. Primarily, the eDiscovery Staff Attorney ensures world class client service from case inception to completion.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Consulting with legal teams and firm clients throughout the electronic discovery process, including identification, preservation, collection, processing, data analysis, review, and production of electronically stored information (ESI) and recommending appropriate solutions related to these processes.
- Performing eDiscovery-related document review and QC, including privilege log review.
- Performing other eDiscovery projects assigned by litigation case team, including advising on drafts, and reviewing ESI review protocols.
- Leveraging process and technology expertise to design and deploy the most appropriate solution for a given project.
- Responsible for creating, maintaining, and communicating project timelines and budgets.
- Responsible for project-level reporting on metrics and deliverables.
- Participating in and leading eDiscovery education, including technical and substantive training for legal teams, clients, and firm colleagues.
- Maintaining current expertise and certification with relevant eDiscovery tools and providing recommendations and support for each.
- Managing eDiscovery vendors, including advising on vendor selection, coordinating vendor contacts, and overseeing vendor deliverables.
- Facilitating the invoice process, including review of client invoices for accuracy.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
Qualifications:- JD from an accredited institution
- Experience performing legal document review
- Project management experience at a vendor or law firm, preferably a law firm
- Relativity experience
- RCA, ACEDS Preferred
- Ability to be on-site in NYC at least 3 days each week
Skills:- Expert-level knowledge and practical experience with eDiscovery-related products and applications, including Cellebrite, Message Crawler, Relativity, Brainspace (Reveal), LAW, Nuix, Blackout, Veritone and others
- High-level knowledge of eDiscovery-related analytics offerings and processes, including RAL, CMML, TAR and the ability to consult with clients and legal teams on use cases and practical application of each
- Experience with regulatory productions, including to the DOJ and SEC
- Superior written and oral communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical requirements into simple concepts, tailored for varied audiences
- Strong issue-spotting and problem-solving skills with the experience and ability to offer repeatable, defensible and practical solutions
- Excellent organization skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize assignments
Competencies:- High aptitude for delivering in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines
- The ability to handle stress with poise and to demonstrate leadership management skills when required
- The ability to collaborate on process improvements and affidavit-quality documentation efforts and to implement
- Commitment to continuous professional development, including training and certifications in eDiscovery tools and methodologies
- Superior attention to detail
- High EQ
Expected salary for this role is $145,000 - $175,000, commensurate with experience, training, skills, qualifications, and other market factors.
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