E Discovery Attorney

Jackson Lewis P.C.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 162,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending & Health Savings

Holidays, Vacation, Sick Time

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Jackson Lewis P.C. is seeking a skilled attorney to guide eDiscovery and Information Governance across global litigations.

The role involves developing workflows for Relativity and other platforms, advising stakeholders, and supporting negotiations with case teams. The candidate will work with teams across Information Governance, Data Protection, IT, and Compliance to implement efficient eDiscovery processes and train staff.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of eDiscovery law and jurisprudence.
• Experience managing eDiscovery in complex litigations and investigations.
• Ability to advise stakeholders on eDiscovery policies and strategies.

Responsibilities

• Managing eDiscovery in a portfolio of complex and global litigations & investigations
• Developing workflows for eDiscovery review platforms including Relativity and proprietary vendor platforms
• Incorporating eDiscovery data analytics tools into workflows (TAR, predictive coding, Early Case Assessment)
• Advising on eDiscovery issues that comply with policies, laws and regulations
• Providing support to case teams on eDiscovery negotiations and motion practice
• Assisting clients with updating internal eDiscovery workflows
• Working with Information Governance, Data Protection, IT, Compliance
• Identifying and escalating improvements to eDiscovery policies and procedures
• Serving as SME on eDiscovery topics and training clients
• Implementing custom workflows to reduce costs and speed evidence access
• Creating and refining ESI protocols, Protective Orders, review protocols and training guides

Skills

eDiscovery strategy

Legal project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Effective communicator

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

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.

• 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

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

Salary and Benefits

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.

• 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.

• 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.

We are a preeminent workplace law firm dedicated to our clients and passionate about providing the highest quality, creative and effective representation of employers on the full range of employment and labor law matters, through offices strategically located throughout the country. We provide a rewarding and collegial work environment for the leading attorneys in our field. We work hard to preserve the values that make Jackson Lewis a gratifying place to practice law. We are a law firm where people know each other and work together to best serve our clients.