Litigation Counsel, Discovery

Legal.io; United States; Remote; USD 144,648 - 165,312; Full time

Job summary

A leading global automotive company is looking for an experienced Discovery Litigation Counsel to manage complex litigation and government investigations. This role involves overseeing discovery across a broad litigation portfolio and collaborating with external counsel. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of litigation experience, strong analytical skills, and be proficient in discovery processes including e-discovery tools. This is a full-time remote position with a competitive hourly pay rate.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of litigation experience, including hands-on discovery responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision on significant matters.
• Experience in automotive, manufacturing, or consumer products industries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage discovery for a wide range of litigation matters, including class actions and product liability cases.
• Conduct factual investigations, including interviews with internal employees and subject-matter experts.
• Oversee and collaborate with outside counsel on discovery strategy, budgeting, workflows, and performance.
• Review discovery responses, briefs, and filings, including motions to compel and motions to seal.
• Coordinate responses to government investigations and regulatory inquiries.
• Develop and manage the company’s e-discovery strategy and processes.
• Advise internal stakeholders on litigation risks and discovery obligations.

Skills

Litigation experience

Discovery and e-discovery processes

Attention to detail

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Project management skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Proficiency with Relativity and e-discovery tools

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Relativity

Job description

Discovery Litigation Counsel (Contract – Full-Time, Remote)

Location: Remote

Commitment: 40 hours/week

Duration: 6 months

Rate: $105–$120/hr

About the Role

A leading global automotive company is seeking an experienced Discovery Litigation Counsel to support complex litigation and government investigations. This attorney will manage discovery across a broad litigation portfolio, coordinate investigative efforts, collaborate with outside counsel, and help drive litigation strategy.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented litigator with strong discovery, e‑discovery, and investigative experience who thrives in a fast-paced in‑house environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage discovery for a wide range of litigation matters, including class actions and product liability cases.
• Conduct factual investigations, including interviews with internal employees and subject‑matter experts.
• Oversee and collaborate with outside counsel on discovery strategy, budgeting, workflows, and performance.
• Review discovery responses, briefs, and filings, including motions to compel and motions to seal.
• Coordinate responses to government investigations, regulatory inquiries, subpoenas, and enforcement actions across federal, state, and international agencies.
• Develop and manage the company’s e‑discovery strategy, protocols, and processes to ensure defensible, efficient handling of ESI.
• Evaluate, adopt, and optimize e‑discovery tools and technologies (e.g., RelativityOne/RelOne).
• Advise internal stakeholders on litigation risks, discovery obligations, and best practices for preservation and litigation readiness.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Experience handling litigation matters in both federal and state courts.
• Strong understanding of discovery and e‑discovery processes, standards, and obligations.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in all written work.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, especially for resolving complex discovery issues.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple matters simultaneously.
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills for working with internal business partners and legal colleagues.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Word.
• Proficiency with Relativity and e‑discovery tools.

Experience & Background

• Minimum of 5+ years of litigation experience, including hands‑on discovery responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision on significant matters.
• Experience in automotive, manufacturing, or consumer products industries is a plus.

Education & Licensing

• Juris Doctor (JD) required.
• Must be a licensed attorney in at least one U.S. state.