Senior Discovery Attorney

A law firm is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Discovery Attorney to join their team in Irvine, CA. The ideal candidate will provide expert advice and support to case teams and clients on all phases of discovery, from preservation through production, including pre-litigation information governance and trial preparation. This role involves collaboration with eMerge attorneys, technologists, case teams, and clients to develop and manage case-specific eDiscovery workflows and protocols, with a focus on risk mitigation, cost control, and defensibility to ensure successful case outcomes.

Duties

• Advise and support case teams and clients on all discovery phases, from preservation through production.
• Manage pre-litigation information governance, post-production deposition/witness preparation, and trial preparation where applicable.
• Collaborate with eMerge attorneys, technologists, case teams, and clients to create and manage case-specific workflows and protocols for eDiscovery.
• Ensure risk mitigation, cost control, and defensibility while focusing on identifying necessary information for successful case outcomes.
• Oversee and ensure quality of work and deliverables for associated eMerge Discovery Attorneys, Project Attorneys, technologists, and service providers.
• Maintain consistency, accuracy, and efficiency in all deliverables.
• Stay updated with in-depth knowledge of eDiscovery laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Effectively communicate complex legal and technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Utilize preservation, filtering, and export capabilities of corporate messaging, collaboration, and productivity solutions, including Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.
• Manage and leverage expertise with Relativity.

Requirements

• Must be licensed and in good standing in the state of California.
• 5-7 years of experience in a similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of eDiscovery laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluency with preservation, filtering, and export capabilities of corporate messaging, collaboration, and productivity solutions, including Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.
• Expertise with Relativity is strongly preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active state bar membership in good standing.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with eDiscovery software and tools, particularly Relativity.
• Advanced understanding of litigation processes and procedures.

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