E Discovery Attorney

Jackson Lewis P.C.•San Diego, CA

3d•$162,000 - $202,650•Remote

About The Position

Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable, and share our clients’ goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee. The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”. The ideal candidate is a skilled attorney and a natural communicator who can work closely with teams throughout the firm to guide and advise on eDiscovery and Information Governance issues. As the eDiscovery Attorney at Jackson Lewis reporting directly to the Director, eDiscovery Attorney, you will focus on the following tasks: Managing eDiscovery in a portfolio of complex and global litigations & investigations Developing workflows for eDiscovery review platforms including Relativity and proprietary vendor platforms and incorporating eDiscovery data analytics tools into those workflows including TAR, predictive coding, and Early Case Assessment. Advising legal, compliance and group investigation stakeholders on eDiscovery issues & strategies that comply with the relevant policies, laws and regulations arising in connection with litigation, internal investigations, and regulatory inquiries Providing support to case teams on eDiscovery-related negotiations and motion practice. Assisting clients with updating their internal eDiscovery workflows. Working in the framework of eDiscovery processes and current & evolving eDiscovery technologies in conjunction with other disciplines, including Information Governance, Data Protection, Data Security, IT, Compliance Identifying and escalating improvements to eDiscovery policies and procedures as necessary Serving as a subject matter expert on eDiscovery topics and helping with the on-boarding and training of new and existing customers Implementing custom workflows to reduce client costs and enhance speed-to-evidence for clients Creating and refining standard documentation, including ESI protocols, Protective Orders, review protocols, training guides and review workflows

Requirements

JD required
Admission to the CA Bar (can be located outside of CA, but must be licensed for the state of California)
Minimum 5+ years of experience managing eDiscovery in complex litigations and investigations
Strong understanding of current eDiscovery law and jurisprudence, eDiscovery processes and current & evolving eDiscovery technologies
Hands-on experience with eDiscovery platforms (e.g., Relativity, Everlaw)
Familiarity with the procedures for data and document processing in eDiscovery.
Demonstrated understanding of eDiscovery practices, including the relationship between eDiscovery and related disciplines (eCompliance, Records, Information Governance, IT, Data Privacy/Protection, Data Security)
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously from inception to completion and achieve goals
Demonstrated ability to proactively identify continuous improvements in policies and processes and execute on those improvements

Responsibilities

Managing eDiscovery in a portfolio of complex and global litigations & investigations
Developing workflows for eDiscovery review platforms including Relativity and proprietary vendor platforms and incorporating eDiscovery data analytics tools into those workflows including TAR, predictive coding, and Early Case Assessment.
Advising legal, compliance and group investigation stakeholders on eDiscovery issues & strategies that comply with the relevant policies, laws and regulations arising in connection with litigation, internal investigations, and regulatory inquiries
Providing support to case teams on eDiscovery-related negotiations and motion practice.
Assisting clients with updating their internal eDiscovery workflows.
Working in the framework of eDiscovery processes and current & evolving eDiscovery technologies in conjunction with other disciplines, including Information Governance, Data Protection, Data Security, IT, Compliance
Identifying and escalating improvements to eDiscovery policies and procedures as necessary
Serving as a subject matter expert on eDiscovery topics and helping with the on-boarding and training of new and existing customers
Implementing custom workflows to reduce client costs and enhance speed-to-evidence for clients
Creating and refining standard documentation, including ESI protocols, Protective Orders, review protocols, training guides and review workflows