Innovative Driven is currently seeking a Senior Managing Attorney to join and lead the eDiscovery and Litigation Technology group at a global law firm, based in their NYC office. The ideal candidate will have a combination of previous hands-on eDiscovery, litigation practice, and team management experience
This is a once-in-a lifetime opportunity for an experienced, dynamic eDiscovery leader to join a truly amazing and dynamic firm!
The role will be hybrid. For the first six months, it would be ideal for the Senior Managing Attorney to work onsite 2-3 days a week, with 1-2 days a week expected, thereafter.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Reporting to the Global Head of eDiscovery, participate in strategic planning for global discovery group
- Oversee more than 100 people, and manage up to 20 direct attorney reports
- Serve as primary point of contact for New York attorneys and clients related to early stages of litigations and disputes involving eDiscovery
- Advise clients on substantive legal and technological issues across the EDRM space
- Interface with in-house e-discovery lawyers and key team members
- Advise on legal and technological issues associated with e-discovery
- Maintain an expertise in the newest e-discovery tools and workflows, including machine learning and GenAI
- Assist in managing the e-discovery group's budget
- Develop and implement best protocol and workflow to maximize the overall production and profitability of the e-discovery group
- Regularly participate in conferences and publish on relevant e-discovery issues, tools and technologies
REQUIREMENTS:
- J.D. from an ABA accredited school
- Active member of the NY bar
- Excellent academic and litigation background
- Previous eDiscovery experience from a vendor or large law firm
- Extensive experience leading and managing large teams of attorneys
- Extensive experience with current e-discovery case law
- Expertise with a wide range of e-discovery technology
- Previous experience using machine learning and AI
- Experience with e-discovery issues in large, complex disputes
- Client-facing experience is required
The firm offers a fabulous compensation package, which includes a strong base, benefits, and a very attractive bonus opportunity!