Staff Counsel, eDiscovery Services

Norton Rose Fulbright; Dallas, Town of Texas, Atlanta (TX, WI, GA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Staff Counsel for eDiscovery Services to lead document review teams in a dynamic, remote role. This position emphasizes collaboration with legal professionals, ensuring high-quality analysis and coding of documents. You will be pivotal in coordinating communications, conducting quality control, and preparing privilege logs, all while working within a supportive and innovative team environment. With a commitment to excellence and a comprehensive benefits package, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful legal work while enjoying the flexibility of remote work.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Profit-Sharing

Fertility Benefits

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited institution.
• Minimum 3 years of document review experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze documents for responsiveness and privilege.
• Conduct quality control reviews of document coding and redactions.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

Document Review Platforms

Job description

Job Description

We are a global law firm with a strategic focus and momentum. Our industry-focused strategy leads us to pioneering work in new regions. Our shared values define our culture: collegial, team-oriented, and innovative. We collaborate across practices, offices, and borders, fostering a strong culture alongside client service.

The Staff Counsel, eDiscovery Services, provides review services in dispute and corporate due diligence matters under the supervision of NRF lawyers. The role acts as a Team Lead, coordinating communication between lawyers and review teams, and performs QC tasks including document summaries, issues analysis, chronologies, and privilege logs.

This position is full-time remote, with flexibility to attend meetings or training at any US office location. The Staff Counsel reports to the Senior Manager, Document Review Services in Houston.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Review, analyze, and code documents for responsiveness, relevancy, confidentiality, issues, and privilege.
• Participate in training and team meetings.
• Conduct quality control reviews of document coding and redactions.
• Coordinate and monitor work performed by review team members.
• Identify, escalate, and track questions and issues to lawyers and support staff.
• Prepare and edit privilege logs.
• Review and analyze contracts and agreements based on criteria.

Other duties

This job description does not encompass all activities or responsibilities, which may change over time.

Qualifications and experience

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited institution.
• Licensed and in good standing to practice in Texas or Missouri.
• Preferred: minimum 3 years of document review experience.
• Strong knowledge of document review platforms.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to meet deadlines efficiently.
• Understanding of attorney-client and work product privileges.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to support after-hours, overtime, and weekend work as needed.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, pre-tax benefits, 401(k), profit-sharing, fertility benefits, paid time off, parental leave, and holidays.

NRF is an Equal Opportunity Employer and adheres to all applicable laws. We value diversity and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. For assistance, contact [e-mail].