Senior eDiscovery Counsel

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior eDiscovery Counsel in Los Angeles, CA to support high-stakes litigation and contribute to the growth of its AI governance practice. The role involves advising on complex discovery issues, drafting briefs, negotiating protocols, and counseling clients on data privacy, compliance, and records retention, with a focus on emerging AI regulatory frameworks.

Duties

• Advise on complex discovery issues and draft legal briefs.
• Negotiate discovery protocols with opposing counsel.
• Counsel clients on data privacy, compliance, and records retention.
• Focus on emerging AI regulatory frameworks.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in eDiscovery.
• Strong litigation and client counseling skills.
• Proven expertise with advanced AI tools for managing large data sets.
• Experience in regulated industries preferred.
• 7-10+ years of eDiscovery experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Track record of business development.
• Admission to the state bar of the preferred office location.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• State bar admission in the preferred office location.

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of eDiscovery processes and tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage large, complex data sets.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

This prestigious firms Los Angeles office has a blue-chip business litigation department and a very solid labor and employment practice. Although the firm has a very conservative reputation, most insiders describe the work as exciting and the people as laid back, friendly, and fun to work with. Moreover, associates claim the firm is a pro bono powerhouse and that the firm is very open to intra-firm transfers.