Director, E-Discovery & Strategy (Remote)

Nixon Peabody LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 277,000; Full time

Job summary

Nixon Peabody LLP is seeking a Director of eDiscovery to lead strategy, operations, technology, and client service delivery. The role oversees the full lifecycle of electronically stored information for client matters and requires building a high-performing team, establishing best practices, and guiding eDiscovery projects from discovery through trial.

The position offers remote work with other arrangements considered, and requires extensive experience, leadership, and knowledge of Relativity,

Qualifications

• 10-12 years eDiscovery experience with at least 5 years in an eDiscovery service provider or law firm.
• JD or master’s degree preferred; work experience may substitute for a degree.
• Expert in eDiscovery software delivery methodologies/tools and practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, relationship-building, and change management skills with the ability to motivate and guide direct reports.
• Ability to work effectively with partners, attorneys, business professionals, and firm leadership.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to influence others outside the direct chain of command.
• Knowledgeable in ACEDS, Relativity, Law and EDRM.
• Strong organization and project management skills.
• Competent in business administration (budgeting).
• Comprehensive knowledge of state and federal civil procedure and court processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a team of highly skilled legal technology experts.
• Lead the firm’s eDiscovery function and establish best practices, workflows, standards, and protocols.
• Advise attorneys and clients on eDiscovery strategy across litigation, investigations, regulatory matters, arbitration, and internal reviews.
• Monitor developments in eDiscovery law, technology, analytics, data privacy, and information governance.
• Develop recommendations, cost estimates, budgets, procedures, vendor recommendations and specifications for scanning, coding or eDiscovery processing from discovery through trial.
• Prepare required project documentation including database design specifications, vendor processing and delivery specifications and reporting.
• Oversee/coordinate resources and track project progress and workflow.
• Prepare annual capital and expense budgets in accordance with the firm’s budget process.
• Build internal and external awareness of the firm’s eDiscovery capabilities.
• Work with team to decide appropriate resources (internal and external) to deliver eDiscovery projects.
• Work with associates and partners related to scoping, pricing, and delivery of matter-based eDiscovery projects.
• Develop and maintain key vendor relationships.
• Advise attorneys and clients on upgrades and/or enhancements to existing systems and technologies related to eDiscovery, evidence management, specialized databases, and trial presentation.
• Responsible for identifying, deciding on, and assisting in the implementation of technologies that advance client, practice group and firm priorities.
• Conduct training for attorneys and paralegals related to the latest in litigation support and eDiscovery.
• Consult with Practice Group Leaders and Team Leaders, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Budgeting

Team mentorship

Client service

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

JD or master’s degree preferred

Tools

Relativity

ACEDS

Job description

Nixon Peabody LLP is seeking a Director of eDiscovery to lead strategy, operations, technology, and client service delivery. The role oversees the full lifecycle of electronically stored information for client matters and requires building a high-performing team, establishing best practices, and guiding eDiscovery projects from discovery through trial.

The position offers remote work with other arrangements considered, and requires extensive experience, leadership, and knowledge of Relativity,