eDiscovery Counsel

Sher Edling LLP; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Generous paid annual vacation

Parental leave

401(k) benefits

Job summary

Sher Edling LLP is seeking an experienced eDiscovery Counsel to join our mission-driven team in San Francisco. This role involves developing and implementing discovery strategies in complex environmental and consumer protection litigation cases. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in eDiscovery management and litigation.

The successful candidate will collaborate with clients and case teams, oversee eDiscovery vendors, and stay current on technology and legal best practices. A competitive salary range of $180,000 - $210,000 is offered, along with extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of litigation experience, with a focus on eDiscovery.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale databases in complex litigation.
• Proficient in eDiscovery workflows, TAR, and AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement discovery strategies for complex litigation.
• Advise clients on litigation holds and records retention.
• Manage document review workflows and oversee eDiscovery vendors.

Skills

Litigation experience

eDiscovery management

Collaboration

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of AI tools

Education

J.D. and active bar membership

Tools

eDiscovery platforms

Everlaw

Job description

Description

Sher Edling seeks an experienced senior litigator to join our mission-driven team as eDiscovery Counsel. The eDiscovery Counsel will be involved in all aspects of discovery in complex environmental and consumer protection litigation matters. This role is ideal for an attorney who combines deep technical knowledge of eDiscovery with strong litigation abilities and who enjoys working collaboratively with case teams, clients, and vendors to design and implement winning discovery strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement discovery strategies tailored to complex litigation.
• Work closely with case teams to integrate discovery strategy with overall litigation strategy and trial preparation.
• Advise clients on litigation holds, records retention, preservation obligations, document collections, etc.
• Draft and negotiate ESI protocols, protective orders, and discovery protocols.
• Collaborate on, advise on, and assist in discovery motion briefing; assist in conferral strategy, deposition preparation, and discovery-related hearings.
• With assistance from the eDiscovery Manager, manage document review workflows, including technology-assisted review (TAR), analytics, and quality control processes.
• Oversee and coordinate with eDiscovery vendors and platforms (Everlaw and similar tools), including budgeting and cost management.
• Assist firm management in continuing to evaluate and implement the adoption of eDiscovery technology, including use of AI, for litigation needs.
• Stay current on evolving eDiscovery law, technology, and best practices, and attend relevant conferences.

Qualifications

• J.D. and active bar membership in good standing.
• At least 6 years of litigation experience, with substantial responsibility for eDiscovery matters.
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale databases in complex litigation.
• Strong working knowledge of eDiscovery platforms, workflows, TAR, and AI tools.
• Strong complex litigation skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team of legal professionals and communicate across a range of stakeholders, including attorneys, support staff, clients, opposing counsel, and contract attorneys.

The salary range for this role is $180,000 - $210,000, depending on experience and geographic location. We also offer a variety of benefits, including comprehensive health benefits, generous paid annual vacation, parental leave, 401(k) benefits, and more.