E-Discovery Review Attorney

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an E-Discovery Review Attorney to join their Litigation and E-Discovery Services team in Chicago. This role involves supporting the discovery of electronically stored information in litigation, utilizing electronic discovery review platforms, and managing document review workflows.

Duties

• Plan, conduct, and supervise strategic document review and production.
• Provide guidance and legal support to case teams with document review process management.
• Advise attorneys and clients on best practices related to ESI search and review.
• Coordinate with the Director of Contract Professionals regarding temporary review attorneys.
• Manage teams of temporary review attorneys, tracking metrics and providing feedback.
• Perform substantive document review hosted in Relativity and other platforms.
• Review and code documents for relevance, issues, confidentiality, and privilege.
• Perform privilege review and redactions, and assist with preparation of privilege logs.
• Perform targeted searches to assist case teams with fact development and deposition preparation.
• Coordinate with other business professionals to perform final quality control.
• Recommend strategies and help design defensible and cost-effective document review plans.
• Stay current on developing E-Discovery law and procedures.
• Coordinate and work collaboratively with analysts, managers, and trial services specialists.
• Ensure firm policies and procedures are followed to manage risk and costs.
• Work closely with department management regarding strategic direction of electronic discovery services.
• Travel to other offices and client sites as necessary.
• Ensure accurate and timely entry of billable and non-billable time.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, iManage, and other firm applications.
• Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours, as required.
• Ability to travel, as required.
• JD Degree.
• 2+ years performing and managing complex litigation document reviews and electronic discovery projects.
• Active member in good standing of state bar, in the state in which they reside.
• Experience with relational document review databases such as Relativity.

Education

• JD Degree.

Certifications

• Active member in good standing of state bar.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills, including strong writing abilities.
• Strong analytical skills, solid judgment, and ability to identify and manage risk.
• Strong project management, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure/tight time constraints.
• High aptitude for multi-tasking.
• Creative approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
• Strong analytical ability and implementation skills.
• Flexible and agile, ability to reprioritize with changes in the business.
• Ability to meet deadlines and effectively complete operational and project-based assignments.
• Strong initiative and a get-it-done attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and management skills.
• Customer service oriented, as demonstrated by strong attention to detail and organization.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings account and flexible spending accounts.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Life insurance, AD&D, and long-term care coverage.
• Backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits.
• Firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, and short-term medical benefits.
• 21 days of Paid Time Off and 10 paid holidays each year.
• Generous parental leave and fertility benefits.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
200 South Wacker Drive, 31st Floor
Chicago
Illinois
United States 60606
Phone : (312) 321-9411
Fax : (213) 895-7306