Our Client's eDiscovery and Information Management group is seeking a skilled eDiscovery associate to join its team. This position will require knowledge and experience with all aspects of the EDRM, and a willingness and interest to gain further experience in each of those aspects.
Ideal candidates will be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, work well under pressure, and have excellent communication skills.
The firm is seeking candidates who are high-performing and committed to excellence. Candidates must be admitted to Bar in the state they are practicing.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for eDiscovery work on complex litigation matters
- Supervise and coordinate project execution to meet project timelines, budgets, and standards
- Draft and negotiate discovery related protocols, orders, and agreements
- Serve as point of contact with DLA case team, including partners, and/or client regarding eDiscovery project execution, implementation, and status
- Coordinate with case teams, clients, and vendors on identification and collection of client data
- Create accurate budgets/estimates for review projects, as well as monthly revenue forecasting and monthly invoice review
- Create and manage document review workflows, including QC process
- Oversee preparation of document productions
- Provide guidance and training to review attorneys to sustain and improve work product and performance
- Create and maintain the DLA positive team environment
Desired Skills:
- Strong analytical and writing skills, attention to detail, good business judgment, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively and independently.
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, good judgement, leadership, research, and problem-solving skills.
- Conceptual thinking, ability to influence others, persuasive communication, and management skills.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
Minimum Education
Juris Doctor (JD) or LL.M.
Admitted to practice in the jurisdiction in which you are applying.
Minimum Years of Experience
3-5 years experience (in-house, law firm, government, etc.) working in eDiscovery
Essential Job Expectations
While the specific job requirements may vary depending upon the scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all our client's employees, which include but are not limited to:
- Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties;
- Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner;
- Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product;
- Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required;
- Foster positive work relationships;
- Comply with all firm policies and practices;
- Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed;
- Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment;
- Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.