Discovery Attorney

Los Angeles office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks discovery attorney with 5+ years of discovery experience working with electronic document reviews and productions in Relativity/RelativityOne and other document review platforms. The candidate will work with case teams, litigation support, and clients to design, implement, and manage strategic, cost effective, and defensible approaches to eDiscovery. Will work alongside partners and associates to understand eDiscovery requirements for matters, contribute to the overall strategy and development of workflows and operational plans to cull, review, and produce data, manage the firms Document Review Attorneys, maintain vendor relationships, and work with other members of practice resources to respond to eDiscovery-related requests on matters. Act as the key point of contact for case teams with respect to strategic and logistical document culling, review, and production planning, implementation, and execution, including maintaining relationships with in-house litigation technology personnel, outside service providers, and clients. Further ensure that case teams are trained on matter-specific workflows and document review tools and that all firm document review processes are followed. Specific responsibilities will include exercising professional legal judgments in: working with case teams and vendors to analyze and contribute to strategic and defensible culling decisions with respect to large data sets composed of a variety of file types and formats; designing, implementing, and managing all aspects of substantive document reviews, generally on Relativity and similar review platforms, including coding palette design, batching, review staffing, and formulating and running complex searches; assessing the value and costs associated with the application of advanced analytical tools such as TAR and email threading; designing quality control and privilege workflows and performing substantive and privilege QC review; assisting with redactions and preparation of privilege and redaction logs; and participating in special projects and other duties as assigned. Should have extensive knowledge of document review workflows, technologies, and relevant case law and applicable rules. Should have membership in good standing of the California Bar. Should have extensive experience with electronic document review platforms such as Relativity and Eclipse and working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Should have thorough understanding of the rules of attorney-client privilege and attorney work product protection.

The candidate should have J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited institution. Must have superior attention to detail. Should have excellent organizational skills. Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively under pressure and with people at all levels needed. Excellent analytical skills and judgment essential. Must have excellent oral and written communication and language skills.