Senior e-Discovery Attorney

Job Overview:
A prominent law firm is seeking a highly experienced Senior eDiscovery Attorney to lead and manage complex eDiscovery matters across high-stakes litigation and regulatory proceedings. This position plays a key strategic and operational role, supporting case teams with discovery planning, technology, and compliance. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in all phases of the eDiscovery lifecycle, including experience with Second Requests, TAR protocols, and cross-border data issues. This role may be performed in-office, hybrid, or fully remote from approved jurisdictions.

Location:

• San Francisco, CA

Duties:

• Lead strategy and execution of document collection, review, and production in complex litigation and regulatory matters

• Manage relationships between clients, case teams, and eDiscovery vendors

• Draft and negotiate ESI protocols, TAR protocols, confidentiality agreements, and discovery timelines

• Coordinate custodian interviews and determine scope of document collection

• Supervise document review workflows, quality control, and privilege log creation

• Prepare eDiscovery budgets and negotiate vendor pricing

• Participate in and lead meet-and-confer sessions and conferences with opposing counsel and government agencies

• Advise internal attorneys on best practices, rules, and trends related to eDiscovery

• Provide document and deposition preparation support

• Research discovery rules and case law across multiple jurisdictions

• Collaborate on internal education and training regarding eDiscovery tools, law, and technology

• Contribute to firm-wide special projects and innovation initiatives related to litigation technology

Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant eDiscovery experience in a law firm or in-house legal setting

• Proven experience managing complex discovery workflows, including Second Requests

• Demonstrated ability to interface with regulators, opposing counsel, and co-counsel

• Deep knowledge of eDiscovery technology platforms and processes

• Experience developing discovery-related protocols and strategy documents

• Understanding of privilege doctrines, confidentiality, and privacy regulations

• Strong project and stakeholder management abilities in high-pressure environments

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Admission to the bar in the state of the office location or eligible for admission in a firm-approved jurisdiction

Skills:

• Strong command of the eDiscovery lifecycle, including analytics and TAR tools

• Excellent legal writing, communication, and negotiation skills

• High-level knowledge of Relativity and related review platforms

• Advanced understanding of cross-border discovery and data privacy challenges

• Proficient in managing multiple projects with tight deadlines

• Ability to lead and influence across litigation and client teams

• Technically adept, highly organized, and adaptable to evolving technology

Benefits:

• Annual discretionary bonus and raise eligibility

• Generous paid time off (vacation, personal days, holidays, sick leave)

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans

• Firm-paid life, accident, short- and long-term disability insurance

• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Cash Balance Retirement Plan

• Health savings and flexible spending accounts

• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Student loan refinancing discounts

• Gym and wellness program reimbursement

• Hybrid remote work schedules (minimum 3 days in-office, where applicable)

Founded over 30 years ago, this firm specializes in antitrust, intellectual property, and high-stakes litigation. The lawyers have handled more than 250 litigations. The firm encourages its attorneys to devote their time and resources to the provision of pro bono legal services.