e-Discovery Counsel

A law firm in Cleveland, OH, is seeking an experienced e-Discovery Counsel to manage both billable and non-billable responsibilities in the realm of electronic discovery. This role involves working under the Director of Litigation Support and e-Discovery, coordinating with other e-Discovery counsel attorneys, and advising on best practices for document management in various legal contexts. The e-Discovery Counsel will also be tasked with staying current on e-Discovery developments and maintaining relevant resources for the Litigation Support Department.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Electronic Discovery Management: Analyze, advise, and coordinate all aspects of electronic discovery for assigned projects and matters. Contribute to strategic decision-making during discovery and planning phases.
• Client and Department Advisory: Provide expert guidance to the Litigation Support Department and select Firm clients on best practices for document collection, retention, review, and production related to litigation, regulatory compliance, and subpoena responses.
• Information Dissemination: Create, update, and maintain a master outline of discovery-related authority, including cases, articles, and conference reports. Distribute relevant materials and perform some document review.
• Technical Expertise: Apply technical knowledge in e-Discovery review tools and platforms. Demonstrate expertise in database searchability, OCR, extracted text, near-native review, predictive coding, e-mail threading, and text encoding.
• Project Management: Manage multiple priorities, adjust to changing demands, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Facilitate solutions and ensure timely completion of assigned projects.
• Confidentiality and Ethics: Uphold high ethical standards and maintain strict confidentiality regarding Firm and client information.
• Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with a team of e-Discovery counsel attorneys and coordinate with the Director of Litigation Support and e-Discovery.

Requirements

• Education: Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensing: A license to practice law in the state and federal courts of Ohio.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of relevant e-Discovery Technology or Litigation Support experience in a law firm or vendor setting.
• Skills:
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong planning and organizational abilities with a thorough understanding of the e-Discovery lifecycle.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with various stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in e-Discovery processing, forensic document collection, and advanced litigation support functions.
  • Demonstrated technical knowledge in enterprise administration of leading e-Discovery tools and platforms.
  • Comprehensive understanding of issues related to database searchability, OCR, extracted text, and related technologies.
  • Capacity to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing conditions in a professional manner.
  • Flexibility in schedule, including some off-hour availability.

Benefits Offered

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with employer contribution.
• Short and long-term disability plans and life insurance.
• Integration and formal mentor programs.
• Seminar and CLE expenses.
• Professional development hours and training programs.
• Part-time and hybrid work options.
• Paid Parental Leave and Parental Support Programs.
• Domestic partner benefits.
• Reintegration Program with ramp down/up periods.
• Well-Being Program focusing on physical, financial, emotional, and social health.
• Business casual work environment.

This multi-office firm has more than 125 attorneys in the Ohio area. The recent expansion of this firm has not prevented it from maintaining a small firm culture. Associates are encouraged to keep a healthy balance between their professional and personal lives. One reason that we like this firm is because they have a strict policy of maintaining and promoting a culturally and racially diverse firm. With a dynamic litigation practice that has clients from individuals to large corporations, this firm maintains a culture that emphasizes small-firm values even as it anticipates and welcomes technological and legal advances and changes.