Information Governance File Review Staff Attorney

Cooley LLP • Washington, DC

2d • $130,000 - $175,000

About The Position

Information Governance File Review Staff Attorney Cooley is seeking an IG File Review Staff attorney to join the Information Governance & Privacy team. Position summary: Cooley Technology embraces a culture of customer service excellence, and all members of the department are expected to move this agenda forward. To that end, the IG File Review Staff Attorney is responsible for utilizing software and document review workflows to gather and review large amounts of electronic and physical records in connection with client file transfers, legal holds, and other IG review functions. This role will use substantive skills and professional maturity to operate independently with minimal guidance from the IG Compliance Manager.

Requirements

• After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications
• Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours, as required
• Ability to travel, as required
• 5+ years of experience with document review and workflows
• JD Degree
• Willingness to maintain continuing education and training specific to professional skills development commensurate with records and information management industry and responsibilities of position
• Proficiency in Relativity and other eDiscovery software
• Ability to use PC-based and on-line technology relevant to job.
• Working knowledge of electronic document review platforms and retrieval applications such as Relativity, Documatrix, and Concordance
• Thorough understanding of rules of attorney-client and attorney work product privileges

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree
• Litigation experience
• Experience with Relativity, O365/M365, GSuite, iManage / Govern systems
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and project management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including technical and user documentation
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and under high pressure with tight schedules and deadlines
• Ability to interact well with all levels of staff
• Excellent active listening skills
• Ambitious and motivated team player
• Capable of grasping new concepts quickly and without prior experience
• Ability to multi-task and work in fast-paced environment
• Ability to interact and coordinate with several teams to achieve objectives
• Ability to solve problems independently and simultaneously, effectively managing multiple tasks
• Punctual and reliable
• Professional demeanor
• Entrepreneurial by nature
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to facilitate and solve problems
• Ability to organize, prioritize and coordinate multiple activities often under tight timelines
• Ability to drive projects to completion and achieve goals
• Strong judgment
• Unwavering ability to handle and maintain confidentiality regarding firm information, projects, client data
• High level of professionalism at all times
• Proactive, analytical mindset
• Effective presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Perform substantive document review of both physical and electronic records
• Review and code documents for responsiveness, relevancy, confidentiality, risk management issues and privilege
• Review and analyze information to help determine its relevance to a case
• Utilize e-discovery software to narrow review and tag documents
• Assist with legal hold reviews
• Participate in special projects as assigned by the IG Compliance Manager
• Work with members of the office of the General Counsel as necessary regarding risk management issues
• All other duties as assigned or required

Benefits

• Cooley offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package and is committed to fair and equitable employment practices EOE.
• The expected annual pay range for this position with a full-time schedule is $130,000 - $175,000.
• Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.
• We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits.
• In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 21 days of Paid Time Off (“PTO”) and 10 paid holidays each year.
• We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits.
• New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree