Director, E-Discovery

Overview

This role leads the organization’s eDiscovery strategy, operations, technology, and client service delivery. Responsibilities include overseeing the full lifecycle of electronically stored information for client matters—preservation, collection, processing, review, production, and presentation. The position also provides recommendations on the best course of action for electronic discovery matters and leads training, consultation, and delivery of eDiscovery technology services.

A remote work arrangement is available. Other work arrangements may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a team of eDiscovery legal technology experts.
• Lead the organization’s eDiscovery function and establish best practices, workflows, standards, and protocols.
• Advise attorneys and clients on eDiscovery strategy across litigation, investigations, regulatory matters, arbitration, and internal reviews.
• Monitor developments in eDiscovery law, technology, artificial intelligence, analytics, data privacy, and information governance.
• Develop recommendations, cost estimates, budgets, procedures, vendor recommendations, and specifications for scanning, coding, and eDiscovery processing from discovery through trial.
• Prepare project documentation, including database design specifications, vendor processing and delivery specifications, and reporting.
• Oversee and coordinate resources and track project progress and workflow.
• Prepare annual capital and expense budgets according to the organization’s budget process.
• Build internal and external awareness of the organization’s eDiscovery capabilities.
• Determine appropriate internal and external resources to deliver eDiscovery projects.
• Work with associates and partners on scoping, pricing, and delivery of matter-based eDiscovery projects.
• Develop and maintain key vendor relationships.
• Advise attorneys and clients on upgrades and/or enhancements to existing systems and technologies related to eDiscovery, evidence management, specialized databases, and trial presentation.
• Identify, decide on, and support implementation of technologies that advance client, practice group, and organizational priorities.
• Conduct training for attorneys and paralegals related to the latest in litigation support and eDiscovery.
• Consult with Practice Group Leaders and Team Leaders, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 10–12 years eDiscovery experience, with at least 5 years with an eDiscovery service provider or a law firm; experience with Litigation case management is preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree Required; JD and master’s degree preferred. Work experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.
• Industry-relevant certifications preferred (RCA/ACEDS/RCE/RCM, etc.).
• Expert in eDiscovery software delivery methodologies, tools, and practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, relationship-building, and change management skills; ability to motivate, guide, and support direct reports.
• Ability to work effectively with partners, attorneys, business professionals, and firm leadership.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to influence others outside the direct chain of command.
• Knowledgeable in ACEDS, Relativity, Law and EDRM.
• Strong organization and project management skills.
• Competent business administration skills (e.g., budgeting).
• Comprehensive knowledge of state and federal civil procedure and court processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Litigation case management.
• JD and/or master’s degree.
• Industry-relevant certifications (RCA/ACEDS/RCE/RCM, etc.).

Compensation & Benefits

In accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, the anticipated annual salary range for this position, depending on location, is:

• Rochester, NY: $148,500 to $228,800
• Boston, MA: $163,500 to $251,900
• Chicago, IL: $163,500 to $251,900
• Los Angeles, CA: $163,500 to $251,900
• Washington, DC: $163,500 to $251,900
• New York, NY: $180,000 to $277,200
• San Francisco, CA: $180,000 to $277,200

In addition to a standard benefits package, this role may be eligible for additional contingent compensation based on factors including work performance, geographic location, work experience, education, and qualifications. Since such contingent compensation is not yet calculable or may be zero ($0) in some circumstances, the ranges above are the organization’s good faith estimate of annual salary(ies) expected to be paid at the time of this posting.

Location

• Boston, MA
• Chicago, IL
• Los Angeles, CA
• New York City, NY
• Rochester, NY
• San Francisco, CA
• Washington, DC

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer: Disability / Veteran. The organization is committed to creating a fair workplace and does not discriminate against applicants based on protected characteristics under applicable law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered.

Work Authorization

To comply with Federal law, the organization participates in E-Verify. Newly hired employees are verified through the electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm identity and employment eligibility.