Job Description

Overview

Lead eDiscovery Attorney at TruLegal (formerly TRU Staffing) is a senior leadership role overseeing the end-to-end eDiscovery process firmwide. The position is hybrid and open to locations where the client has an office.

Responsibilities

• Advises and supports clients and case teams through all phases of eDiscovery, including preservation, processing, review, and production
• Provides guidance on pre-litigation information governance, deposition/witness preparation, and trial support
• Leads negotiations on electronically stored information (ESI) protocols and related matters and prepares and argues eDiscovery related motions
• Collaborates with attorneys, paralegals, professional staff, and clients to develop and implement tailored eDiscovery best practices for specific matters, including workflows and protocols
• Advises clients on defensible data disposition, legal holds, and records retention policies, with an emphasis on practicality and risk management
• Oversees team of Litigation Staff Attorneys, including participation in staffing and training
• Oversees the quality and efficiency of work produced by junior attorneys, staff attorneys, contract attorneys, and service providers
• Ensures that eDiscovery workflows are focused on risk mitigation, cost control, and defensibility while identifying critical information necessary for case success
• Monitors and counsels stakeholders on developments and other changes to applicable eDiscovery rules and regulations
• Liaises with Practice Support and Knowledge & Innovation teams to deploy and troubleshoot eDiscovery technologies
• Partners with Attorney Training & Development team to develop training programs on document reviews and associated technologies

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Significant experience guiding and supporting clients and case teams through all phases of eDiscovery
• In-depth knowledge of eDiscovery laws, regulations and best practices
• Substantial experience with eDiscovery review platforms, ability to maximize efficiencies in those platforms, and adaptability to work with new platforms over time
• Ability to manage complex discovery workflows and deliver tailored, strategic eDiscovery advice
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to convey complex legal and technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality control and risk management
• Ability to proactively manage case team expectations, recognize needs and adapt plans accordingly
• Willingness to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Expected salary for this role is $325,000 - $435,000 commensurate with experience, training, skills, qualifications, and other market factors.

Seniorities and Employment Type

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Law Practice

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