Information Governance & eDiscovery Attorney

McDermott Will & Schulte; Town of Boston (NY); 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 uses Relativity, AI analytics, and other data management tools to safeguard client privileges and firm information while maintaining strong documentation and process controls.

Applicants should have a Juris Doctor and at least five years of relevant experience, with demonstrated expertise in eDiscovery, data governance, and

Qualifications

• JD required with at least 5 years of related work experience.
• Advanced knowledge of eDiscovery and data management.
• Extensive Relativity experience as end user; administrator a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and transfer client data during attorney departures.
• Leverage eDiscovery and data management tools to protect privileges.
• Prepare data in Relativity for review and run searches.
• Draft transfer protocols and maintain thorough documentation.
• Research emerging technologies to enhance review processes.
• Ensure quality, manage timelines, and communicate with departing attorneys.

Skills

eDiscovery tools

Relativity (end user)

AI analytics tools

Strong communication

Project management

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Tools

Relativity (administrator)

Relativity

Job description

McDermott Will & Schulte is seeking an Information Governance Risk & Compliance Attorney to manage client data transfers during attorney departures. The role uses Relativity, AI analytics, and other data management tools to safeguard client privileges and firm information while maintaining strong documentation and process controls.

Applicants should have a Juris Doctor and at least five years of relevant experience, with demonstrated expertise in eDiscovery, data governance, and