Description:
About the role:We are seeking a motivated associate attorney with a strong foundation in eDiscovery to join our litigation practice. The successful candidate will work on complex litigation matters handling all phases of the electronic discovery process from litigation hold through trial. You will collaborate closely with partners, clients, and outside vendors to deliver efficient, cost-effective ediscovery strategies in compliance with California and federal procedural rules.
Responsibilities:
- Draft litigation hold notices
- Develop and execute eDiscovery strategies from identification through production
- Oversee collection, processing, and review workflows, including TAR/predictive coding protocols and quality control
- Review documents in Relativity to develop chronologies, respond to discovery requests and assist with deposition preparation etc.
- Communicate with eDiscovery vendor regarding implementing review workflows to achieve case objectives and increase efficiencies
- Help respond to discovery requests, including working with eDiscovery vendor to prepare document productions
- Monitor case law, court rules, and regulatory developments affecting eDiscovery practice
- Train paralegals and attorneys on document review protocols and tools
- Advise internal team on strategies to streamline review workflows, including drafting search terms, customizing coding layouts and utilizing early case assessment tools
Qualifications:
- Active membership in the California State Bar in good standing
- 2–5 years of civil litigation experience, with meaningful eDiscovery responsibilities
- Demonstrated proficiency in Relativity, including building and executing targeted keyword and concept searches, configuring review workflows, managing batching and coding layouts, and advising attorneys and clients on review strategy and platform capabilities
- Familiarity with TAR workflows and defensible review methodologies
- Working knowledge of FRCP Rules 26, 34, and 37, and California CCP discovery provisions
- Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to explain technical concepts
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple matters under tight deadlines
Preferred Qualifications:
- Relativity Certified Administrator (RCA) or Relativity Certified User (RCU) credential
- Experience with AI-assisted review tools and emerging generative AI applications in litigation
- Prior experience in a mid-size or large litigation firm environment
