Information Governance File Review Staff Attorney

Cooley•Washington DC, DC

17h

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. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

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.
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.

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