Discovery Attorney

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Job Overview: A law firm in New York City is seeking a Discovery Attorney to manage all stages of discovery projects, provide guidance on discovery processes, and assist in responding to discovery requests. The ideal candidate will have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, be a member of the New York Bar, and possess prior experience in litigation practice.

Job Duties:

• Review documents for responsiveness and privilege in response to discovery requests.
• Manage all stages of a discovery project, including document preservation, collection, review, preparation for depositions/interviews, productions, privilege logs, and post-production document use.
• Provide guidance and advice on discovery processes in matters.
• Assist in drafting ESI protocols, protective orders, and review protocols.
• Conduct research into the relevant industry for document requests.
• Assist in developing plans and procedures for document collection, review, and production.
• Work with and train paralegals, project attorneys, and contract attorneys as necessary.
• Manage discovery vendors and collaborate with clients' discovery attorneys and IT personnel.
• Collaborate with the US Litigation Technology Group and stay informed about discovery technology, including review platforms and AI/TAR tools.
• Coordinate with global discovery groups in New York, Washington D.C., Brussels, and London.
• Assist in other matters unrelated to discovery as needed.

Requirements:

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and membership in the New York Bar.
• Prior experience in litigation practice, particularly complex, multi-party litigation, is preferred.
• Flexibility to work extensive overtime, including weekends and holidays, as needed.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, organizational skills, project management skills, technical skills, diplomacy, and client services.
• Ability to manage teams and work under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to collect data, establish facts, draw defensible conclusions, define problems, and propose solutions.
• Experience working with discovery vendors.
• Extensive knowledge of Relativity, Concordance, and other common discovery-related tools.

Location: New York City, NY

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
125 Park Avenue, 25th floor
New York
New York
United States 10017
Phone : (212) 232-0277
Fax : (213) 895-7306