Lead eDiscovery Attorney - AMLAW Firm Job at Considine Search, San Francisco, CA

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  • Considine Search
  • San Francisco, CA

Job Description

Overview

Our client is a leading technology and life sciences law firm with a cutting edge, internationally recognized, dynamic litigation practice. Innovative companies, from startups to the Fortune 50, routinely turn to this firm to handle their most critical disputes. 150 plus litigators work collaboratively across our offices.

This global law firm is seeking a Lead eDiscovery Attorney, preferably based in our New York, San Francisco or Silicon Valley office, although other office locations will be considered.

Lead eDiscovery Attorney

New York, San Francisco or Silicon Valley

Base pay range

$325,000.00/yr - $435,000.00/yr

Responsibilities
  • Advise and support clients and case teams through all phases of eDiscovery, including preservation, processing, review, and production.
  • Provide guidance on pre-litigation information governance, deposition/witness preparation, and trial support.
  • Lead negotiations on electronically stored information (ESI) protocols and related matters and prepare and argue eDiscovery related motions.
  • Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, professional staff, and clients to develop and implement tailored eDiscovery best practices for specific matters, including workflows and protocols.
  • Advise clients on defensible data disposition, legal holds, and records retention policies, with an emphasis on practicality and risk management.
  • Oversee team of Litigation Staff Attorneys, including participation in staffing and training.
  • Oversee the quality and efficiency of work produced by junior attorneys, staff attorneys, contract attorneys, and service providers.
  • Ensure that eDiscovery workflows are focused on risk mitigation, cost control, and defensibility while identifying critical information necessary for case success.
  • Monitor and counsel stakeholders on developments and other changes to applicable eDiscovery rules and regulations.
  • Liaise with Practice Support and Knowledge & Innovation teams to deploy and troubleshoot eDiscovery technologies.
  • Partner with Attorney Training & Development team to develop training programs on document reviews and associated technologies.
Qualifications
  • J.D. from an accredited law school.
  • At least 7 years of experience guiding and supporting clients and case teams through all phases of eDiscovery.
  • In-depth knowledge of eDiscovery laws, regulations and best practices.
  • Substantial experience with eDiscovery review platforms, ability to maximize efficiencies in those platforms, and adaptability to work with new platforms over time.
  • Ability to manage complex discovery workflows and deliver tailored, strategic eDiscovery advice.
  • Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to convey complex legal and technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality control and risk management
  • Ability to proactively manage case team expectations, recognize needs and adapt plans accordingly.
  • Willingness to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Compensation

#LI-Hybrid

Seniority level
  • Director
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Legal
Industries
  • Legal Services and Law Practice
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Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Work at office,

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