E Discovery Attorney

Jackson Lewis LC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 169,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Holidays & Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Jackson Lewis P.C. is seeking an experienced eDiscovery Attorney in California to advise and lead eDiscovery initiatives across complex matters.

You will design workflows, leverage Relativity and other platforms, and work with teams to enhance efficiency and defensible processes. The role requires a JD, CA Bar admission, and 5+ years of eDiscovery leadership in litigation or investigations, with strong knowledge of evolving technologies and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• JD required.
• Admission to the CA Bar (can be located outside of CA, but must be licensed for the state of California).
• Minimum 5+ years of experience managing eDiscovery in complex litigations and investigations.
• Strong understanding of current eDiscovery law and jurisprudence, eDiscovery processes and current & evolving eDiscovery technologies.
• Hands-on experience with eDiscovery platforms (e.g., Relativity, Everlaw).
• Familiarity with the procedures for data and document processing in eDiscovery.
• Demonstrated understanding of eDiscovery practices, including the relationship between eDiscovery and related disciplines (eCompliance, Records, Information Governance, IT, Data Privacy/Protection, Data Security).
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously from inception to completion and achieve goals.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively identify continuous improvements in policies and processes and execute on those improvements.

Responsibilities

• Managing eDiscovery in a portfolio of complex and global litigations & investigations.
• Developing workflows for eDiscovery review platforms including Relativity and proprietary vendor platforms and incorporating eDiscovery data analytics tools into those workflows including TAR, predictive coding, and Early Case Assessment.
• Advising legal, compliance and group investigation stakeholders on eDiscovery issues & strategies that comply with the relevant policies, laws and regulations arising in connection with litigation, internal investigations, and regulatory inquiries.
• Providing support to case teams on eDiscovery-related negotiations and motion practice.
• Assisting clients with updating their internal eDiscovery workflows.
• Working in the framework of eDiscovery processes and current & evolving eDiscovery technologies in conjunction with other disciplines, including Information Governance, Data Protection, Data Security, IT, Compliance.
• Identifying and escalating improvements to eDiscovery policies and procedures as necessary.
• Serving as a subject matter expert on eDiscovery topics and helping with the on-boarding and training of new and existing customers.
• Implementing custom workflows to reduce client costs and enhance speed-to-evidence for clients.
• Creating and refining standard documentation, including ESI protocols, Protective Orders, review protocols, training guides and review workflows.

Skills

eDiscovery management

Relativity

Everlaw

Project management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

CA Bar admission

Tools

Relativity

Everlaw

Job description

Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable, and share our clients’ goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee.

The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”.

Job Summary (basic description)

The ideal candidate is a skilled attorney and a natural communicator who can work closely with teams throughout the firm to guide and advise on eDiscovery and Information Governance issues. As the eDiscovery Attorney at Jackson Lewis reporting directly to the Director, eDiscovery Attorney, you will focus on the following tasks:

• Managing eDiscovery in a portfolio of complex and global litigations & investigations
• Developing workflows for eDiscovery review platforms including Relativity and proprietary vendor platforms and incorporating eDiscovery data analytics tools into those workflows including TAR, predictive coding, and Early Case Assessment. Advising legal, compliance and group investigation stakeholders on eDiscovery issues & strategies that comply with the relevant policies, laws and regulations arising in connection with litigation, internal investigations, and regulatory inquiries
• Providing support to case teams on eDiscovery-related negotiations and motion practice.
• Assisting clients with updating their internal eDiscovery workflows. Working in the framework of eDiscovery processes and current & evolving eDiscovery technologies in conjunction with other disciplines, including Information Governance, Data Protection, Data Security, IT, Compliance
• Identifying and escalating improvements to eDiscovery policies and procedures as necessary
• Serving as a subject matter expert on eDiscovery topics and helping with the on-boarding and training of new and existing customers
• Implementing custom workflows to reduce client costs and enhance speed-to-evidence for clients
• Creating and refining standard documentation, including ESI protocols, Protective Orders, review protocols, training guides and review workflows

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Qualifications/Skills Required

• JD required
• Admission to the CA Bar (can be located outside of CA, but must be licensed for the state of California)
• Minimum 5+ years of experience managing eDiscovery in complex litigations and investigations
• Strong understanding of current eDiscovery law and jurisprudence, eDiscovery processes and current & evolving eDiscovery technologies
• Hands-on experience with eDiscovery platforms (e.g., Relativity, Everlaw)
• Familiarity with the procedures for data and document processing in eDiscovery.
• Demonstrated understanding of eDiscovery practices, including the relationship between eDiscovery and related disciplines (eCompliance, Records, Information Governance, IT, Data Privacy/Protection, Data Security)
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously from inception to completion and achieve goals
• Demonstrated ability to proactively identify continuous improvements in policies and processes and execute on those improvements

For Los Angeles, Silicon Valley and San Francisco, the expected salary range for this position is between $169,000 and$202,650. This position is also eligible for annual bonuses. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Jackson Lewis offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account
• firm-paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Employee assistance program and other benefit

For Irvine, San Diego, Riverside and Sacramento, the expected salary range for this position is between $162,000 and$194,250. This position is also eligible for annual bonuses. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Jackson Lewis offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account
• firm-paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Employee assistance program and other benefits

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law. For those applying for a position in the city of Los Angeles, the firm will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.