Lead Discovery Attorney

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Job Title: Lead Discovery Attorney

Job Overview:
A prominent law firm based in Chicago, IL, seeks a highly skilled Lead Discovery Attorney to manage all facets of discovery in large-scale, high-stakes litigation. This remote, non-partner-track opportunity is ideal for a litigation professional with significant discovery experience and demonstrated leadership in managing complex legal workflows. The successful candidate will spearhead the discovery strategy, supervise attorney teams, and ensure compliance with legal standards in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Duties:

• Direct discovery strategy and execution in complex litigation matters

• Manage workflows for document review, production, redactions, and privilege logs

• Supervise and mentor teams of attorneys and litigation support staff

• Coordinate data collection, processing, and production with clients, vendors, and legal teams

• Draft discovery pleadings, including interrogatories, requests for production, and motions

• Serve as liaison for discovery issues with courts, opposing counsel, clients, and vendors

• Address challenges related to electronically stored information (ESI), including preservation and retrieval

• Perform detailed factual and legal research to support litigation strategy

• Develop and implement internal discovery playbooks and best practices

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge on discovery law, technology, and eDiscovery protocols such as the EDRM and Sedona Principles

• Execute additional tasks aligned with litigation and discovery support as needed

Requirements:

• Minimum 7 years of litigation experience with a significant focus on discovery and eDiscovery

• Prior experience leading discovery teams or overseeing large-scale review projects

• Familiarity with privilege review, metadata analysis, and confidentiality protocols

• Advanced knowledge of federal and state discovery rules, including multijurisdictional applications

• Proficiency with eDiscovery platforms (e.g., Relativity, DISCO, Everlaw)

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in high-pressure, deadline-sensitive environments

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Comfortable working independently and in close collaboration with diverse teams

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school

Certifications:

• Active member in good standing of at least one U.S. State Bar

Skills:

• Strategic litigation planning

• Team leadership and attorney supervision

• Expertise in eDiscovery workflows and tools

• Legal drafting and issue-spotting

• Interdisciplinary coordination across legal and technical teams

• Research and legal analysis

• Organizational agility and attention to detail

• Vendor and client communication

Job Location:

• Remote (Candidates must reside in the Central or Eastern time zones)

• Primary Office Location: Chicago, IL

Benefits:

• Flexible remote work environment

• Comprehensive health and wellness coverage

• Generous paid time off and holidays

• Professional development and continuing legal education support

• Technology and workspace setup stipend

• Collaborative and innovation-driven work culture

Company info

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