eDiscovery Review Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an eDiscovery Review Attorney in Santa Monica to join their Litigation & E-Discovery Services team. This role involves supporting the discovery of electronically stored information in litigation, managing document review workflows, and leading teams of temporary contract attorneys.

Duties

• Plan, conduct, and supervise strategic document review and production.
• Provide guidance and legal support to case teams with document review process management.
• Advise attorneys and clients on best practices related to ESI search and review.
• Coordinate with the Director of Contract Professionals regarding temporary review attorneys.
• Manage teams of temporary review attorneys, tracking metrics and providing feedback.
• Perform substantive document review in Relativity and other platforms.
• Review and code documents for relevance, issues, confidentiality, and privilege.
• Perform privilege review and redactions, and assist with privilege logs.
• Perform targeted searches to assist with fact development and deposition preparation.
• Coordinate with business professionals for final quality control.
• Recommend strategies for defensible and cost-effective document review plans.
• Stay current on developing E-Discovery law and procedures.
• Ensure firm policies and procedures are followed to manage risk and costs.
• Work closely with department management on strategic direction of services.
• Travel to other offices and client sites as necessary.
• Bill time on an hourly basis and ensure accurate entry of billable and non-billable time.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, iManage, and other firm applications.
• Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours, as required.
• Ability to travel, as required.
• JD Degree.
• 2+ years managing complex litigation document reviews and electronic discovery projects.
• Active member in good standing of state bar, in the state of residence and office location.
• Experience with relational document review databases such as Relativity.

Education

• JD Degree.

Certifications

• Active state bar membership.

Skills

• Excellent communication and writing abilities.
• Strong analytical skills and solid judgment.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Creative problem-solving and process improvement skills.
• Strong initiative and a get-it-done attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and management skills.
• Customer service oriented with strong attention to detail.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings account and flexible spending accounts.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Life insurance, AD&D, and long-term care coverage.
• Backup care for children and/or adults.
• Generous parental leave and fertility benefits.
• 21 days of Paid Time Off and 10 paid holidays each year.

Creative lawyering in a laid back environment is big draw for associates at this Amlaw firm. This California-based firm is highly regarded as one of the most innovative firms in the market. The firm is best known for its technology work and life sciences clients, and is generally recognized as the top legal provider for emerging companies. The California culture of the firm fosters a collaborative and social workplace, while the sophisticated training and meaningful attorney mentorship help develop associates into world class lawyers.