eDiscovery Review Attorney

Profile

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an eDiscovery Review Attorney in Santa Monica to join their Litigation & E-Discovery Services team. This role involves supporting the discovery of electronically stored information in litigation, managing document review workflows, and leading teams of temporary contract attorneys.

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 in Relativity and other platforms.
• Review and code documents for relevance, issues, confidentiality, and privilege.
• Perform privilege review and redactions, and assist with privilege logs.
• Perform targeted searches to assist with fact development and deposition preparation.
• Coordinate with business professionals for final quality control.
• Recommend strategies for defensible and cost-effective document review plans.
• Stay current on developing E-Discovery law and procedures.
• Ensure firm policies and procedures are followed to manage risk and costs.
• Work closely with department management on strategic direction of services.
• Travel to other offices and client sites as necessary.
• Bill time on an hourly basis and ensure accurate 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 managing complex litigation document reviews and electronic discovery projects.
• Active member in good standing of state bar, in the state of residence and office location.
• Experience with relational document review databases such as Relativity.

Education

• JD Degree.

Certifications

• Active state bar membership.

Skills

• Excellent communication and writing abilities.
• Strong analytical skills and solid judgment.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Creative problem-solving and process improvement skills.
• Strong initiative and a get-it-done attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and management skills.
• Customer service oriented with strong attention to detail.

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.
• Generous parental leave and fertility benefits.
• 21 days of Paid Time Off and 10 paid holidays each year.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
10537 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 301
Century City
California
United States 90025
Phone : (310) 444 0000
Fax : (213) 895-7306