E-Discovery Counsel

Job Overview

A prominent law firm is seeking an experienced litigation attorney for a Counsel-level role within its E-Discovery practice in New York. The position focuses on managing and advising clients on the full spectrum of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM), including preservation, collection, review, and production of electronically stored information (ESI). This is a strategic opportunity for a seasoned legal professional to take a leadership role in a specialized practice serving major financial institutions and corporate clients.

Location

• New York, NY

Duties

• Provide discovery counseling to corporate and financial services clients

• Advise on all phases of the EDRM model, including data preservation, collection, review workflows, and production strategies

• Manage large-scale document reviews, including oversight of technology-assisted review (TAR)

• Coordinate closely with litigation teams on strategy, timelines, and discovery protocol compliance

• Communicate with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure efficient and defensible discovery processes

• Analyze and implement best practices for e-discovery cost management and data security

Requirements

• Substantial experience in litigation with a focus on e-discovery

• Demonstrated ability to manage and advise on complex discovery issues in high-stakes matters

• Experience working with financial services or corporate clients preferred

• Ability to manage large volumes of ESI and complex workflows

• Comfortable working across offices and time zones in a collaborative legal team

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school

Certifications

• Active member in good standing with the New York State Bar

• CEDS (Certified E-Discovery Specialist) certification is a plus, but not required

Skills

• Deep understanding of the EDRM lifecycle and e-discovery technology tools

• Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines under pressure

• Proficiency in discovery platforms such as Relativity or equivalent

• Familiarity with TAR, predictive coding, and defensible document review methodologies

Benefits

• Merit-based and billable hours bonus opportunities

• Pro bono credit toward billable hour requirements

• Hybrid remote work flexibility

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans

• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and professional development

This small New York office has international offices in Europe, Russia, and beyond. Attorneys work in a small firm atmosphere and are rewarded with extremely competitive salaries and hefty bonuses. Specific areas of law practiced in the New York office include mergers and acquisitions, and finance and joint ventures. They have a dynamic client roster ranging from mainstream corporate to the entertainment field. They serve public, private, government and nonprofit clients from such industries as automotive, banking and financial services, chemicals, energy resources, food processing, general manufacturing, government, health care, insurance, real estate, retailing, sports and entertainment, technology and telecom, and transportation.