Info Governance & Compliance Attorney

McDermott Will & Emery; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 115,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott Will & Schulte is seeking an Information Governance Risk & Compliance Attorney to manage client data transfers during attorney departures. The role leverages Relativity and AI tools to protect client privileges and firm data while ensuring smooth transitions and preserving relationships.

Required: JD, 5+ years, advanced eDiscovery/data management knowledge, Relativity expertise, and strong written, verbal communication and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree is required.
• At least five (5) years of related work experience.
• Advanced knowledge of eDiscovery and data management tools and best practices.
• Extensive experience utilizing Relativity as an end user to review and code documents.
• Direct experience applying artificial intelligence and analytics tools to manage, evaluate, and review data.
• Ideally, direct experience utilizing Relativity as an administrator.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to recognize and protect client privileges, firm proprietary information, intellectual property, and other sensitive data.
• Prior professional experience ensuring all confidential information is appropriately protected.
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize numerous projects and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the continuous improvement and implementation of strategic workflows to review attorney communications and work product.
• Assist with drafting client transfer protocols and communications.
• Maintain thorough documentation of the review of client data and transfer process.
• Participate in the research of emerging technologies and identify enhanced tools to execute the review process.
• Prepare data in Relativity for review, including running search terms and setting up reviews.
• Automate review processes where appropriate using advanced technologies.
• Ensure quality and consistency.
• Manage departing attorney expectations regarding transfer timelines.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Project management

Confidential information protection

Work under tight deadlines

Data protection

Data handling

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Tools

Relativity (end user)

Relativity administrator

eDiscovery tools

Job description

McDermott Will & Schulte is seeking an Information Governance Risk & Compliance Attorney to manage client data transfers during attorney departures. The role leverages Relativity and AI tools to protect client privileges and firm data while ensuring smooth transitions and preserving relationships.

Required: JD, 5+ years, advanced eDiscovery/data management knowledge, Relativity expertise, and strong written, verbal communication and project management skills.