Senior Discovery Attorney

Job Overview
A prominent law firm is seeking a Senior Discovery Attorney with 5 to 7 years of experience to join its eDiscovery team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in advising and supporting case teams through all phases of discovery, from preservation to production, while also providing guidance on pre-litigation information governance and trial preparation. The role requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of attorneys, technologists, and clients to develop efficient and defensible eDiscovery strategies, ensuring the highest standards of quality, accuracy, and cost control.

Location

• Washington, DC

Duties

• Advise and support case teams and clients across all phases of the eDiscovery process, including preservation, processing, review, and production.
• Provide expertise in pre-litigation information governance, deposition/witness preparation, and trial support.
• Collaborate with attorneys, technologists, and clients to design and implement case-specific eDiscovery workflows and protocols.
• Oversee the quality of work produced by junior attorneys, project attorneys, and service providers, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Manage risk mitigation and cost control throughout the eDiscovery lifecycle.

Requirements

• 5 to 7 years of experience in eDiscovery and litigation support.
• Must be licensed and in good standing in the state of practice.
• Strong knowledge of eDiscovery laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Proven ability to manage discovery in complex litigation and compliance matters.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Preferred: eDiscovery certifications such as Relativity Certified Pro or Certified E-Discovery Specialist.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex legal and technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Expertise in Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace for corporate messaging, collaboration, and productivity.
• Proficiency in Relativity or other eDiscovery platforms (strongly preferred).
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality assurance and risk management.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package (details available upon request).
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.

This mid-sized firm has strategic offices throughout the nation and is known for litigation, in particular. Even with 60+ attorneys in the DC office, the work is abundant and the associate client contact are substantial. Look to this firm to continue to expand modestly, bringing in more business from an increasingly national clientele. The firm is entering it's third decade of existence and has certainly branched from its roots in insurance litigation.