eDiscovery Review Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an eDiscovery Review Attorney in Chicago, IL. This role involves supporting the discovery of electronically stored information in litigation, utilizing electronic discovery review platforms, and managing document review workflows.

Duties

• Plan, conduct, and supervise strategic document review and production.
• Provide guidance and legal support to case teams with document review process management.
• Advise on best practices and procedures related to ESI search and review.
• Coordinate with the Director of Contract Professionals regarding temporary review attorneys.
• Manage teams of temporary review attorneys, tracking metrics and providing feedback.
• Perform substantive document review hosted in Relativity and other platforms.
• Review and code documents for relevance, issues, confidentiality, and privilege.
• Perform privilege review and redactions, and assist with preparation of privilege logs.
• Perform targeted searches to assist case teams with fact development and deposition preparation.
• Coordinate with other business professionals to perform final quality control.
• Recommend strategies and help design defensible and cost-effective document review plans.
• Stay current on developing E-Discovery law and procedures.
• Coordinate and work collaboratively with analysts, managers, and trial services specialists.
• Ensure firm policies and procedures are followed to manage risk and costs.
• Work closely with department management regarding strategic direction of electronic discovery services.
• Travel to other offices and client sites as necessary.
• Ensure accurate and timely entry of billable and non-billable time.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, iManage, and other firm applications.
• Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours, as required.
• Ability to travel, as required.
• JD Degree.
• 2+ years performing and managing complex litigation document reviews and electronic discovery projects.
• Active member in good standing of state bar, in the state in which they reside.
• Experience with relational document review databases such as Relativity.

Education

• JD Degree.

Certifications

• Active member in good standing of state bar.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills, including strong writing abilities.
• Strong analytical skills, solid judgment, and ability to identify and manage risk.
• Strong project management, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure/tight time constraints.
• High aptitude for multi-tasking.
• Creative approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
• Strong analytical ability and implementation skills.
• Flexible and agile, ability to reprioritize with changes in the business.
• Ability to meet deadlines and effectively complete operational and project-based assignments.
• Strong initiative and a get-it-done attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and management skills.
• Customer service oriented, as demonstrated by strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to prioritize work tasks and manage deadlines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings account and flexible spending accounts.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Life insurance, AD&D, and long-term care coverage.
• Backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits.
• Firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, and short-term medical benefits.
• 21 days of Paid Time Off and 10 paid holidays each year.
• Generous parental leave and fertility benefits.