Description:
Summary:A Global Law Firm's eDiscovery and Information Management group is seeking a skilled eDiscovery associate to join its team. This position will have a high level of responsibility and will include client and partner-level interaction. Ideal candidates will be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, work well under pressure and have excellent communication skills. The firm is seeking candidates who are high performing and committed to excellence. Candidates must be admitted to Bar in the state they are practicing. The candidate can be located in any state where A Global Law Firm has an office.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for eDiscovery work on complex litigation matters
- Supervise and coordinate project execution to meet project timelines, budgets and standards
- Draft and negotiate discovery related protocols, orders and agreements
- Serve as point of contact with A Global Law Firm case team, including partners, and/or client regarding eDiscovery project execution, implementation and status
- Oversee document review teams
- Create accurate budgets/estimates for review projects, as well as monthly revenue forecasting and monthly invoice review
- Create and manage document review workflows, including QC process
- Provide guidance and training to review attorneys to sustain and improve work product and performance
- Create and maintain the A Global Law Firm positive team environment
Desired Skills:
Strong analytical and writing skills, attention to detail, good business judgment, excellent organizational skills and the ability to work collaboratively and independently. Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, good judgement, leadership, research and problem-solving skills. Conceptual thinking, ability to influence others, persuasive communication and management skills. Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
Minimum Education:
- Juris Doctor (JD) or LL.M.
- Admitted to practice in the jurisdiction in which you are applying.
Minimum Years of Experience:
3-5 years' experience (in-house, law firm, government, etc.) working in eDiscovery
Essential Job Expectations
While the specific job requirements of a A Global Law Firm position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all A Global Law Firm employees, which include but are not limited to:
Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our A Global Law Firm culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.
Physical Demands:
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Work Environment:
Hybrid with some in-office expectations
While the specific job requirements of a A Global Law Firm position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all A Global Law Firm employees, which include but are not limited to:
- Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties;
- Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner;
- Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product;
- Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required;
- Foster positive work relationships;
- Comply with all firm policies and practices;
- Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed;
- Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment;
- Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.
Physical Demands:
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Work Environment:
Hybrid with some in-office expectations
