An industry leading E-Discovery and Information Governance law firm is seeking an eDiscovery Counsel with at least 5 years of experience managing eDiscovery in complex litigations and investigations. The candidate will work closely with client teams to advise on eDiscovery and Information Governance issues.
Candidate must be proficient in legal research and able to draft complex discovery related and information governance related work product, such as legal memorandums and correspondence, protective orders, ESI agreements, motions, playbook components, and defensibility memorandum. Ability to draft talking points and outlines for client meetings, custodian interviews, meet and confer sessions, and motion hearings.
Ability to work directly with clients, and merits firms and other co-counsel to effectively manage client workstreams. Ability to work with experts, including task and matter management and preparation of experts for oral testimony. Candidate should be involved in industry-relevant organizations/groups and have the ability to identify and support firm initiatives in subjects and areas for thought leadership and development.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TASKS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide clients with “excellent value” for the services provided, including identifying legal issues with clients and providing legal analysis and solutions
- Provide advice to team members across the Firm on applicable laws and the interpretation of legal documents in a manner that avails practical legal approach while properly managing the risks to the Firm
- Responsible for keeping the Firm informed on new laws, regulations, and industry trends that affect the business as well as assisting with the development of policies and training as necessary
- Meet the timekeeper expectations at every level
- Prepare and execute on an annual basis a business development plan that targets new work from new and existing clients
- Identify business development opportunities that result in business generation
- Lead client engagements and teams with little oversight
- Deliver client work product that requires little to no revisions and edits
- Coach and mentor junior team members
- Build cohesive teams that bring value to client engagements
- Provide technical knowledge and insight
- Interact and handle a range of clients
- Maintain current and accurate time records, ensuring that time entry deadlines are met
- Perform other duties as assigned
*Client-billable hours prior to write-downs; realization rates will be assessed and factored into performance evaluations and discretionary bonus consideration
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES
- Possess excellent judgment and be able to exercise it under pressure
- Ability to impress and handle a range of clients
- Demonstrated ability and thought leadership in one or more practice areas of value to the Firm
- Strong technical, client management, project plan design, facilitation, and project leadership skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with all levels of Firm team members, clients, and business partners
- Excellent presentation skills
- Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Knowledge of legal principles specifically on eDiscovery, information governance, and data privacy and be up to date with the existent and emerging law legislation and practices
- Ability to function in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
- Ability to maintain an atmosphere where team spirit thrives on cooperation, trust, and empowerment
- Must be technology-adept and have excellent computer skills with Microsoft Office
QUALIFICATIONS
- At least five (5) years of law firm experience
- Doctor of Jurisprudence degree
- Admission to bar in at least one of the following jurisdictions: California, Illinois, Minnesota, Virginia, Washington D.C.
- Ability to travel up to 50% percent of the time
- Ability to travel internationally
