eDiscovery Counsel

A law firm in Atlanta, GA, is seeking an eDiscovery Counsel with 7+ years of experience in a law firm or corporate environment. The candidate should have extensive experience advising and supporting case teams and clients on all discovery phases, including preservation, production, information governance, deposition/witness preparation, and trial preparation. The role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to develop case-specific eDiscovery workflows and protocols to ensure cost control, risk mitigation, and defensibility.

Duties:

• Advise and support case teams and clients on all aspects of eDiscovery, from preservation to production.
• Develop and manage case-specific eDiscovery workflows and protocols.
• Collaborate with attorneys, technologists, case teams, and clients to ensure successful case outcomes.
• Oversee and ensure the quality of work and deliverables by Discovery Attorneys, Project Attorneys, technologists, and service providers.
• Provide guidance on eDiscovery laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Explain complex legal and technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Utilize eDiscovery tools, including Relativity, for efficient case management.

Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience in a law firm or corporate environment.
• Licensed and in good standing in the state of practice.
• In-depth knowledge of eDiscovery laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Proficiency with preservation, filtering, and export capabilities of corporate messaging and collaboration solutions (e.g., Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace).
• Strong expertise in eDiscovery tools, with a preference for experience in Relativity.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications:

• Relevant eDiscovery certifications are a plus.

Skills:

• Comprehensive eDiscovery experience.
• Legal advisory and case support.
• Workflow and protocol development.
• Collaboration and communication.
• Quality assurance and oversight.
• In-depth eDiscovery knowledge.
• Technical proficiency.
• Expertise with eDiscovery tools, especially Relativity.

This large Atlanta-based firm has well rounded and outgoing associates.