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eDiscovery Attorney

Type Full-Time

Location Texas - Austin

Job ID LZTU334863

Experience Level Midlevel Associate

Job Experience Min. 5 - Max. 10 Years

Ranking 4 : Medium to Large Business $$$$

Estimated Salary Highest Salary Band in the Market

Practice Areas Litigation - eDiscovery General

2024-05-29 03:09:49

Job Overview: A law firm is seeking an experienced eDiscovery Attorney to oversee and manage all aspects of electronic discovery processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, extensive knowledge of e-discovery technologies, and the ability to work collaboratively with clients and technology providers.

Job Duties:

  • Serve as clients' primary point of contact, providing expert guidance on e-discovery matters.
  • Develop and execute project plans for each stage of the EDRM (Electronic Discovery Reference Model).
  • Collaborate with clients and technology providers to leverage AI technology in the e-discovery platform.
  • Implement custom workflows to reduce client costs and enhance speed-to-evidence.
  • Create and refine standard documentation, including ESI (Electronically Stored Information) protocols, Protective Orders, review protocols, training guides, and workflows.
  • Manage review teams, providing necessary feedback and guidance to ensure industry-leading speed and accuracy.
  • Guide team leads and train them to foster a collaborative team environment focused on problem-solving for clients and review teams.

Requirements:

  • 5-10 years of relevant experience in e-discovery.
  • Active license in good standing with a State Bar.
  • Ability to protect confidential Firm and client information.
  • Experience in all phases of the EDRM, including identification, preservation, collection, review, and production.
  • Experience conducting interviews with IT and developing/implementing preservation strategies.
  • Experience negotiating ESI protocols and conducting custodial interviews.
  • Experience drafting and testing keyword searches.
  • Experience in document review management at a law firm, in-house legal department, or consulting firm.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple fast-moving projects simultaneously.
  • Flexibility to adapt work schedule to support global client engagements in various time zones.
  • Analytical problem-solving skills to provide effective solutions to clients.

Education and Certifications:

  • A bachelor's degree (BS or BA) is required.
  • Juris Doctorate (JD) required.

Job Location: Austin, TX

This law firm has been around for over 125 years. They are an international law firm with over 800 lawyers working from 17 offices in the United States, the Middle East, Asia, and Europe. Their Austin, Texas office focuses its practice on energy and natural resources and litigation.

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