Senior E-Discovery Attorney

A law firm seeks an experienced Senior E-Discovery Attorney to lead firmwide e-discovery procedures, and training, and provide case team support. This position will focus on staying current with the rapidly evolving e-discovery and artificial intelligence landscape. The Senior E-Discovery Attorney will ensure the effective use of these technologies in a standardized manner across the firm, enhancing client outcomes. Additionally, this role will act as a bridge between client-facing case teams and litigation support teams to streamline communication and optimize litigation priorities and technical opportunities.

Duties:

• Stay informed on advancements in e-discovery and artificial intelligence technologies, particularly within the legal field.
• Assess and recommend suitable e-discovery and AI software to improve firm operations.
• Train attorneys on the firm's e-discovery tools and conduct focused sessions for case teams as needed.
• Develop practical day-to-day use cases for litigation support training, aimed at attorney engagement.
• Create and maintain a database tracking costs and performance of e-discovery software and vendors, providing cost-saving strategies for clients.
• Gather market data on third-party e-discovery and project management vendors to explore future partnerships.
• Track changes in discovery law and regulations, updating the firm on relevant developments.
• Establish and maintain uniform procedures and best practices for document collection, review, production, and management.
• Collaborate with case teams to develop strategies that leverage e-discovery tools and ensure proper implementation of firmwide discovery protocols.
• Serve as a resource for attorneys on e-discovery-related questions and challenges.
• Oversee and manage the e-discovery function, including supervising staff attorneys and litigation support teams on e-discovery projects.

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of litigation discovery experience.
• Strong proficiency in e-discovery platforms like Relativity or similar tools.
• Knowledge of artificial intelligence technologies as they relate to litigation.
• Familiarity with data preservation, collection, processing, review, and production processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Ability to train attorneys at various levels on e-discovery and AI technologies, focusing on optimizing client service.
• Strong project management skills, with experience in coordinating internal teams, external vendors, and legal professionals.
• Capacity to adapt to evolving technologies, industry standards, and regulatory changes in e-discovery and AI.
• Leadership ability to oversee e-discovery processes and ensure adherence to best practices.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Juris Doctor (JD) preferred.

Certifications:

• Relevant certifications in e-discovery or related fields are a plus.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of e-discovery technologies and artificial intelligence tools.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information to legal professionals.
• Proven ability to collaborate with legal teams and litigation support professionals.
• Experience managing multiple projects and adapting to changing technology.

Benefits:

• Competitive benefits package, including health insurance, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off and parental leave.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the firm.

This exciting litigation boutique, formed by former biglaw partners, is an amazing place to work for attorneys who love unwinding the complexities of the law. Offering actual substantive trial work, this firm is committed to creating excellent litigators who are fully trained by highly skilled attorneys. This firm aims to break from the traditional law firm mold to create a collaborative environment that will actually support associate's in their business development goals and help them learn the business of law. The firm also puts a heavy emphasis on public interest work. And the firm offers all this, while also offering top-of-the-market pay.