Description:
Job Description:An International Law Firm is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as Internal Discovery Director in our Professional Standards Department. This leadership role is responsible for managing the firm's internal discovery processes, including legal holds, collections, document review, and productions, as well as developing efficient protocols for information preservation. The Internal Discovery Director will also support special projects for the Office of General Counsel and senior leadership and will report to the Claims and Professional Standards Compliance Counsel.
Essential Functions:
These essential functions are primary job duties that incumbents must be able to perform unassisted or with some reasonable accommodation.
- Plan, oversee, and manage internal discovery projects to ensure quality, accuracy, and efficiency.
- Collaborate with the Office of General Counsel and outside counsel on discovery matters.
- Support the firm's preservation and internal discovery efforts with strategic guidance.
- Exercise independent judgment on discovery decisions, document productions, and information management.
- Develop and implement best practices for reporting on discovery activities and subpoena responses.
- Refine discovery plans and processes, including document review, privilege logs, and team coordination.
- Conduct research, draft legal documents and correspondence, and prepare reports.
- Oversee the Legal Hold database, ensuring data accuracy and leading updates and quality control.
- Mentor junior team members and provide training on legal hold and compliance practices.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance in accordance with firm expectations.
- Advanced Knowledge of Litigation Discovery, Legal Hold Protocols, and Database Management.
- Significant Experience with Document Review and E-Discovery Tools (e.G., Relativity, Disco).
- Proficient in Ms Office, Adobe, Outlook, and Able to Quickly Learn New Technologies.
- Expertise in Document Management and Information Storage Systems.
- Proven Ability to Lead Complex Projects Independently and Drive Results in Ambiguous Situations.
- Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills; Able to Engage with Personnel at All Levels of The Firm.
- Strong Strategic, Analytical, and Problem-Solving Abilities.
- Self-Motivated, with Sound Judgment and Initiative in A Fast-Paced Environment.
- Highly Organized, Detail-Oriented, and Able to Manage Multiple Priorities.
- Collaborative Team Player with The Ability to Build Relationships Across the Firm.
- Demonstrated Ability to Maintain Confidentiality with Sensitive Information.
- Advanced Knowledge of Records and Information Management Principles Within a Law Firm Setting.
- Familiarity with Ethical Guidelines Governing Legal Hold and Compliance Practices.
- Ability to Identify Procedural Inefficiencies and Implement Effective Resolutions.
- Requires a Jd and 8-10 Years of Applicable Legal Experience.
- Bar Admission in One or More Applicable Jurisdictions. Candidates Must Hold Bar Admission in The State Where Such Candidate's Office Is Located, And, if Working Remotely, in The State of Candidate's Residence.
- At Least 7 Years of Experience in Some or All of The Following Areas: Electronic Discovery, Records Management, Compliance, and Legal Hold Management.
- Experience with E-Discovery or Ethics Department of A Large Law Firm (100+) Preferred.