Remote Director of E-Discovery Strategy

Nixon Peabody LLP; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); On-site; USD 164,000 - 277,000; Full time

Job summary

Nixon Peabody LLP is seeking a Director, eDiscovery to lead the firm’s strategy, operations, technology, and client service delivery across matters from preservation to presentation. This role oversees a team and collaborates with attorneys, clients, vendors, IT, information governance, and leadership to ensure defensible, cost-efficient practices.

The position supports remote work and requires extensive eDiscovery experience with a JD or master’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• 10–12 years eDiscovery experience with 5+ in a law firm or service provider.
• JD or Master’s degree preferred; work experience may substitute.
• Expert in eDiscovery software delivery methodologies and tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, and change-management skills.
• Knowledge of ACEDS, Relativity, Law and EDRM.

Responsibilities

• Lead the firm’s eDiscovery function, establish best practices and workflows.
• Advise on strategy across litigation, investigations, regulatory matters, arbitration, and reviews.
• Manage budgets, vendor recommendations, and project scoping from discovery to trial.
• Mentor a team of legal technology professionals and coordinate resources.
• Develop vendor relationships and oversee upgrades to systems and technologies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Budgeting

Vendor management

Client service

Education

Bachelor's Degree

JD or Master’s preferred

Tools

Relativity

eDiscovery platforms

Job description

Nixon Peabody LLP is seeking a Director, eDiscovery to lead the firm’s strategy, operations, technology, and client service delivery across matters from preservation to presentation. This role oversees a team and collaborates with attorneys, clients, vendors, IT, information governance, and leadership to ensure defensible, cost-efficient practices.

The position supports remote work and requires extensive eDiscovery experience with a JD or master’s degree preferred.