Senior eDiscovery Counsel

Overview

A nationally recognized law firm focused on eDiscovery, information governance, and data-related legal matters is seeking a Senior eDiscovery Counsel to advise clients on discovery and information governance issues arising from complex litigation and investigations. This senior-level attorney will lead client engagements, develop discovery strategy, draft complex legal work product, and collaborate with clients, co-counsel, experts, and junior team members.

This is a fully remote U.S. position with travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide clients with legal analysis and solutions, including identifying legal issues and delivering “excellent value” for services provided
• Advise team members on applicable laws and interpretation of legal documents, using practical legal approaches while properly managing risk to the firm
• Stay current on new laws, regulations, and industry trends affecting the business; assist with development of policies and training as needed
• Meet firm timekeeper expectations at every level
• Prepare and execute an annual business development plan targeting new work from new and existing clients
• Identify business development opportunities that result in business generation
• Lead client engagements and teams with little oversight
• Deliver client work product requiring little to no revisions and edits
• Coach and mentor junior team members
• Build cohesive teams that add value to client engagements
• Provide technical knowledge and insight
• Interact with and handle a range of clients
• Maintain current and accurate time records, ensuring time entry deadlines are met
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Significant law firm experience
• Doctor of Jurisprudence degree
• Admitted to a U.S. bar and willing to obtain D.C. admission if not already barred in a firm jurisdiction
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
• Ability to travel internationally

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Excellent judgment and ability to exercise it under pressure
• Strong client-facing skills and ability to impress and handle a range of clients
• Demonstrated ability and thought leadership in one or more practice areas of value
• Strong technical, client management, project planning, facilitation, and project leadership skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with all levels of firm team members, clients, and business partners
• Excellent presentation skills
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Knowledge of legal principles related to eDiscovery, information governance, and data privacy, with ability to stay up to date with existing and emerging law, legislation, and practices
• Ability to function in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
• Ability to maintain an atmosphere built on cooperation, trust, and empowerment
• Must be technology-adept with excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office

Compensation & Benefits

Expected salary for this role is $310,000 - $350,000, commensurate with experience, training, skills, qualifications, and other market factors.

Location

Fully remote U.S. position with travel as needed (up to 50% of the time and international travel required).