eDiscovery Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking an experienced eDiscovery Attorney in Washington, DC to provide US-qualified legal guidance on privilege, disclosure obligations, and risk management within eDiscovery strategies for litigation, investigations, and regulatory matters.

The role requires a US-qualified attorney with at least ten years of post-qualification experience, deep familiarity with the eDiscovery lifecycle, and hands-on experience with Relativity and analytics/TAR tools.

Qualifications

• US-qualified attorney with at least 10 years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience advising on eDiscovery, reviews, and investigations.
• Strong understanding of the e-discovery lifecycle and applicable rules.
• Experience with leading eDiscovery platforms like Relativity.
• Familiarity with cross-border data privacy issues is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and sign-off on eDiscovery strategies.
• Coordinate with the eDiscovery team to integrate legal input.
• Plan and execute document workflows.
• Ensure review and production strategies meet legal requirements.
• Liaise with partners, clients, and vendors for reviews.
• Advise on legal defensibility of eDiscovery technologies.
• Assist with review planning and quality control.
• Prepare updates and reports for internal teams and clients.
• Advise on compliance in provider and client relationships.
• Contribute to internal best practices and training.
• Monitor developments in eDiscovery and share insights.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Attention to detail

Client liaison

Vendor coordination

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission (US)

Tools

Relativity

Analytics/TAR tooling

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced eDiscovery Attorney in Washington, DC. The role involves providing US-qualified legal advice on privilege, disclosure obligations, and legal risk within eDiscovery strategies for litigation, investigations, and regulatory cases.

Duties

• Provide legal advice and sign-off on eDiscovery strategies.
• Coordinate with the eDiscovery team to integrate legal input.
• Support planning and execution of document workflows.
• Confirm review and production strategies meet legal requirements.
• Liaise with partners, clients, and vendors for reviews and productions.
• Advise on legal defensibility of eDiscovery technologies.
• Assist with review planning and quality control.
• Prepare updates and reports for internal teams and clients.
• Advise on compliance in provider and client relationships.
• Contribute to internal best practices and training.
• Monitor developments in eDiscovery and share insights.

Requirements

• US qualified lawyer with a minimum of ten years post-qualification experience.
• Experience advising on eDiscovery, reviews, and investigations.
• Understanding of the e-discovery lifecycle and relevant rules.
• Experience with leading eDiscovery platforms like Relativity.
• Familiarity with analytics and technology-assisted review.
• Experience with cross-border matters and data privacy issues is advantageous.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal degree.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the United States.

Skills

• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
• High attention to detail and a solution-focused approach.
• Confidence in working with legal teams and external vendors.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development.