eDiscovery Counsel

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced senior litigator to join their team as eDiscovery Counsel in San Francisco, CA. The eDiscovery Counsel will engage in all aspects of discovery in complex environmental and consumer protection litigation. This position is ideal for an attorney with a strong technical background in eDiscovery and litigation skills, who thrives in collaborative environments.

Duties

• Develop and implement discovery strategies tailored to complex litigation.
• Integrate discovery strategy with overall litigation strategy and trial preparation.
• Advise clients on litigation holds, records retention, and preservation obligations.
• Draft and negotiate ESI protocols, protective orders, and discovery protocols.
• Collaborate on discovery motion briefing and assist in deposition preparation.
• Manage document review workflows, including TAR and quality control processes.
• Oversee coordination with eDiscovery vendors and platforms, including budgeting.
• Evaluate and implement eDiscovery technology, including AI, for litigation needs.
• Stay current on evolving eDiscovery law, technology, and best practices.

Requirements

• J.D. and active bar membership in good standing.
• At least 6 years of litigation experience with substantial eDiscovery responsibility.
• Experience managing large-scale databases in complex litigation.
• Strong knowledge of eDiscovery platforms, workflows, TAR, and AI tools.
• Strong complex litigation skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and communicate with various stakeholders.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Certifications

• Active bar membership

Skills

• Technical knowledge of eDiscovery
• Litigation strategy development
• Document review management
• Vendor coordination
• Communication and teamwork

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Generous paid annual vacation
• Parental leave
• 401(k) benefits

Specializing in climate change, water contamination, and land contamination, this firm has decades of litigation and trial experience. This firm works on high-impact environmental cases representing states, counties, cities, and non-profits. The highly skilled team of lawyers and staff is passionate about making a difference in the world and clients. The firm is an equal opportunity employer that is highly committed to diversity among our lawyers and staff and to fostering a collaborative and supportive workplace.