eDiscovery Attorney

A law firm is seeking an eDiscovery Attorney for their Chicago, IL office.

Job Overview:

The eDiscovery Attorney will manage eDiscovery in a portfolio of complex and global litigations and investigations. This role involves utilizing eDiscovery review platforms, advising stakeholders on eDiscovery issues, identifying improvements to eDiscovery policies and procedures, serving as a subject matter expert, and implementing custom workflows to enhance efficiency.

Duties:

• Manage eDiscovery in a portfolio of complex and global litigations & investigations.
• Utilize eDiscovery review platforms, including Relativity, Recommind, and other analytics tools.
• Handle data processing and document processing.
• Advise legal, compliance, and group investigation stakeholders on eDiscovery issues & strategies
• Work with eDiscovery processes and current & evolving eDiscovery technologies
• Identify and escalate improvements to eDiscovery policies and procedures
• Serve as a subject matter expert on eDiscovery topics
• Help with the onboarding and training of new and existing customers
• Implement custom workflows to reduce client costs and enhance speed-to-evidence
• Create and refine standard documentation, including ESI protocols, Protective Orders, review protocols, training guides, and review workflows

Requirements:

• JD degree
• Ideally, 5 years of experience managing eDiscovery in complex litigations and investigations
• Admission to the Bar (any state)
• Strong understanding of current eDiscovery law and jurisprudence
• Demonstrated knowledge of eDiscovery practices and technologies
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously from inception to completion
• Proven ability to identify continuous improvements in policies and processes

Education & Certifications:

• JD degree
• Admission to the Bar (any state)

Skills:

• Strong understanding of current eDiscovery law and jurisprudence
• Familiarity with eDiscovery processes and technologies
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• A proactive approach to identifying improvements in policies and processes

Benefits offered:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account
• Firm-paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Employee assistance program and other firm benefits.

A Vault 10 firm for Labor and Employment Law, this firm is a powerhouse in this realm. If L&E is your passion, this is an excellent place to develop that specialty and learn from the best. The firm offers an impressive 57 offices from Portland to Puerto Rico, a physical testament to the fact that it has become one of the main employment law counsel providers in the nation. Attorneys at this firm can be sure that your employment matters will involve sophisticated clients and complex issues.