eDiscovery Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in New York City, NY, seeks an eDiscovery Attorney with 5-10 years of experience to spearhead electronic discovery processes. The ideal candidate will lead project planning, collaborate with clients and technology providers, implement custom workflows, and manage review teams to ensure efficient and accurate outcomes.

Duties:

• Serve as clients' primary point of contact, providing expert guidance throughout the eDiscovery process.
• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans for each stage of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM).
• Collaborate closely with clients and technology providers to integrate AI technology into the e-discovery platform, optimizing efficiency and accuracy.
• Implement custom workflows tailored to each client's needs, focusing on cost reduction and speed-to-evidence enhancement.
• Create, refine, and maintain standard documentation, including ESI protocols, Protective Orders, review protocols, training guides, and review workflows.
• Manage review teams, offering constructive feedback and guidance to ensure industry-leading speed and accuracy.
• Train and mentor team leads to foster a collaborative environment that addresses client and review team challenges.

Requirements:

• 5-10 years of relevant eDiscovery experience.
• Active license in good standing with a State Bar.
• Demonstrated ability to protect confidential Firm and client information.
• Extensive experience in all phases of the EDRM, including identification, preservation, collection, review, and production.
• Proficiency in conducting interviews with IT and developing/implementing preservation strategies.
• Strong negotiation skills for ESI protocols and conducting custodial interviews.
• Experience in drafting and testing keyword searches.
• Document review management experience in a law firm, in-house legal department, or consulting firm.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple fast-moving projects simultaneously.
• Flexibility to adapt work schedules to support global client engagements across various time zones.
• Analytical problem-solving skills to deliver effective solutions to clients.

Education & Certifications:

• A bachelor's degree (BS or BA) is required.
• Juris Doctorate (JD) degree required.

Skills:

• In-depth understanding of eDiscovery processes and technologies.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Advanced project management and team leadership abilities.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and eDiscovery software.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Located on the Avenue of the Americas in midtown Manhattan, this firms attorneys handle huge transactions, complex litigation, and sensitive international matters. Their New York clients include more than 30 major financial institutions and a variety of Fortune 500 corporations. Attorneys here are given competitive salaries and do sophisticated work in a friendly, personable office environment. The firm is internally organized by practice teams to facilitate management and client service. Each attorney is a member of one of the firm's practice teams in order to focus on specific practice areas and industries. Cross-Team and cross-office participation is strongly encouraged and many employees draw freely on the firm's national resources, working closely with their colleagues in other office locations. Associates are given tremendous responsibility, but the firm always seeks to balance workload and the quality of life of its associates and partners. The firm also considers requests for flexible work hours and a number of associates have elected to work part-time. In addition to work, this firm makes time for pro bono work and community service.