Staff Counsel, eDiscovery Services

Norton Rose Fulbright; New Waterford; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking global law firm as a Staff Counsel in eDiscovery Services. This full-time remote role allows you to lead a dynamic team while ensuring quality control and effective communication between legal teams. You'll engage in critical document review tasks and contribute to corporate due diligence matters, all while working flexibly from home. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to thrive in a collegial and innovative environment that values diversity and inclusion. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the legal field, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Holidays

Fertility Benefits

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited institution required.
• Minimum 3 years of document review experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and code documents for responsiveness and privilege.
• Conduct quality control on document coding and redactions.
• Coordinate work of first-level reviewers.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

Document Review Platforms

Job description

Job Description

We are a global law firm with a strategic focus and momentum. Our industry-focused strategy allows us to undertake pioneering work across various regions. Our shared values define our culture: we are collegial, team-oriented, and innovative. We collaborate seamlessly across practices, offices, and borders, fostering a work environment that values both culture and client service.

The Staff Counsel, eDiscovery Services, provides review services in dispute and corporate due diligence matters under the supervision of NRF lawyers. The role includes leading a team, coordinating communication between lawyers and review teams, and performing quality control and discovery tasks such as document summaries, issue analysis, chronologies, and privilege logs.

This is a full-time remote position, with flexibility to attend meetings or training at any of our US offices. The Staff Counsel reports to the Senior Manager, Document Review Services in Houston.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Review, analyze, and code documents for responsiveness, relevance, confidentiality, issues, and privilege.
• Participate in review trainings and team meetings.
• Conduct quality control on document coding and redactions.
• Coordinate and monitor work of first-level reviewers.
• Identify, escalate, and track questions and issues with lawyers and support staff.
• Prepare and edit privilege logs for production.
• Review contracts and agreements based on specified criteria.

Other duties

This job description is not exhaustive; duties may change as required.

Qualifications and experience

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited institution.
• Licensed and in good standing to practice in Texas or Missouri.
• Preferred: minimum 3 years of document review experience.
• Strong knowledge of document review platforms.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to meet deadlines efficiently.
• Understanding of attorney-client and attorney work product privileges.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to support after-hours, overtime, and weekends as needed.

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, health savings accounts, 401(k), profit-sharing, fertility benefits, paid time off, parental leave, and holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. For accommodations, contact [e-mail].