E-Discovery Project Lead — Commercial Litigation

Kappaalphapsi1911; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

McGuireWoods in Richmond seeks a Staff Attorney to join its Commercial Litigation Department.

The role centers on steering discovery from start to finish, coordinating with case teams, Litigation Support, document reviewers, and vendors, and guiding the strategic and substantive aspects of litigation. Candidates should have 1–2 years in a top law firm, with Relativity experience and outstanding writing and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with e-discovery platforms such as Relativity.
• Strong academic record with excellent writing and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Steer the logistics of discovery from start to finish, establishing a transparent and trustworthy process for the case team and the client.
• Serve as a liaison between case teams, Litigation Support, contract document reviewers or document review services, trial services, the client, and vendors.
• Understand both the substantive and strategic aspects of the litigation to effectively guide discovery operations.
• Take ownership of the discovery process, shepherding projects through planning, collection, processing, review, and production, including use of productions in depositions and trials.
• Help determine, document, and execute project planning, scheduling, and technical requirements with budgets and objectives.
• Supervise contract reviewers or vendors and ensure instructions are followed.
• Keep the case team apprised of progress and estimated costs/timelines.
• Assist in developing facts, interviewing witnesses, and transferring info to the review team.
• Demonstrate flexibility and the ability to adapt to deadlines and multiple participants.

Skills

e-discovery

Legal writing

Communication

Client interaction

Tools

Relativity

Job description

McGuireWoods in Richmond seeks a Staff Attorney to join its Commercial Litigation Department.

The role centers on steering discovery from start to finish, coordinating with case teams, Litigation Support, document reviewers, and vendors, and guiding the strategic and substantive aspects of litigation. Candidates should have 1–2 years in a top law firm, with Relativity experience and outstanding writing and communication skills.