Senior e-Discovery Attorney

Job Overview:
A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a Senior eDiscovery Attorney to provide leadership and technical expertise in managing all aspects of eDiscovery in high-stakes litigation and regulatory matters. This position is ideal for a seasoned attorney with a deep understanding of the eDiscovery lifecycle, experience managing large-scale review projects, and a collaborative approach to legal technology and compliance. This role offers hybrid and remote work options in approved jurisdictions.

Location:

• Hartford, CT

Duties:

• Develop and execute case-specific eDiscovery strategies in collaboration with case teams and clients

• Plan and oversee document collection, review workflows, and productions

• Serve as liaison among vendors, clients, and legal teams for all eDiscovery matters

• Manage privilege review, log creation, and QC processes

• Draft and negotiate TAR, ESI, confidentiality, and scope agreements

• Lead or support custodian interviews and data collection planning

• Oversee and participate in meet-and-confer sessions with opposing parties or agencies

• Prepare budgets and negotiate vendor contracts for discovery services

• Draft responses to subpoenas and discovery requests

• Stay current with trends, case law, and regulatory developments impacting eDiscovery

• Educate attorneys and internal teams on eDiscovery tools, rules, and best practices

• Provide strategic insight into discovery-related issues, including cross-border and data privacy concerns

• Support advocacy teams with deposition prep and document review

• Conduct legal research related to discovery disputes and motion practice

• Handle special projects as assigned by firm leadership or litigation team leads

Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in eDiscovery or litigation support

• Demonstrated leadership in managing complex eDiscovery matters

• Experience with Second Requests and high-stakes litigation

• Strong background in working with government agencies and opposing counsel on discovery issues

• Expertise with large-scale document reviews and litigation workflows

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Bar admission in the state of the designated office location or eligibility to sit for the exam

Skills:

• Deep understanding of the eDiscovery lifecycle and related legal frameworks

• High-level familiarity with Relativity and TAR (Technology Assisted Review) tools

• Strong understanding of privilege, confidentiality, and work product doctrines

• Knowledge of international data privacy laws and cross-border data transfer issues

• Exceptional project management, analytical, and organizational skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Ability to present information clearly to legal teams, clients, and third parties

• Technologically adaptable, resourceful, and proactive

Benefits:

• Annual discretionary bonus and raise eligibility

• Generous PTO including vacation, holidays, sick leave, and personal days

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

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

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

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Student loan refinancing benefits

• Fitness and gym reimbursement program

• Hybrid remote work schedule (minimum three in-office days per week where applicable)

Founded in the late 1990s, this law firm offers its clients a complete range of litigation and legal counseling services in areas that directly affect the quality, scope, and security of their businesses. The attorneys here are dedicated to providing an exceptional problem-solving, business-oriented approach to their clients? matters and evaluating the complete range of possible legal solutions, including business alternatives, government involvement, negotiated solutions, and, if necessary, appropriate litigation.