E-Discovery Staff Attorney

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

Job Description:

The Richmond office of McGuireWoods seeks a Staff Attorney to join its Commercial Litigation Department.

When company resources and reputations are at stake, clients count on McGuireWoods for help unraveling complex financial structures, strategic transactions and business relationships. Comprising more than 250lawyers — many of them first-chair trial attorneys — McGuireWoods’ commercial litigation team litigates and defends clients' interests in commercial matters in courtrooms and tribunals around the world. These lawyers bring innovation and a business-minded focus to providing cost-effective, efficient solutions that further clients' business goals.

McGuireWoods, one of the world’s leading law firms, has provided legal solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients since 1834. Along with excellent benefits, McGuireWoods offers our attorneys a competitive salary with hours and merit bonus opportunities and billable hours credit for pro bono work. Continually establishing new initiatives and enhancing existing efforts, we focus on meaningful support for our lawyers in their careers. Our Applicant Disclosures describe your rights. Our Privacy Statement describes how we will process and safeguard your personal data.

Salary Range:$100,000 - $130,000

Job Requirements:

Key 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 the ultimate use of productions in depositions, motions practice, and trial.
• Help determine, document, and execute project planning, scheduling, and technical requirements, including defining budgets, goals, and objectives in collaboration with the case team, client, Litigation Support, and vendors.
• Supervise contract document reviewers or document review services and vendors and ensure case team instructions are followed and expectations are met.
• Keep the case team abreast of progress during discovery operations, reporting on work accomplished, work remaining, and estimated costs and timetables for completion.
• Assist the case team in developing the facts of the case, interviewing witnesses, and transferring relevant information to the document review team.
• Demonstrate flexibility and the ability to adapt to the unexpected, navigate difficult deadlines, and manage the many internal and external participants in the process.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1–2 years of relevant experience in a top 100 law firm setting.
• Proficiency with Relativity and other e-discovery review platforms; significant experience managing e-discovery projects is a plus.
• Strong academic record with excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with clients, business stakeholders, and legal teams.
• Virginia State Bar membership required.

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