Description:

Incisive. Inclusive. Invested. We're Axinn.

Experienced, tenacious, and always trial-ready, we are committed to understanding complex legal challenges that impact the future of our clients' businesses, globally.

Focusing on antitrust, intellectual property, and high-stakes litigation, our extensive teams in the U.S. possess deep knowledge and client-side experience across a range of sectors, including technology, healthcare, life sciences, and consumer products.

At Axinn, inclusivity is central to who we are. We have a purpose that goes beyond profit, which includes fostering a fair, welcoming workplace and supporting the communities where we live and work. We actively recognize talent and promote opportunities for all team members. By embracing the unique experiences and perspectives of our people, we fuel creativity and deliver results for our clients.

The Senior eDiscovery Attorney is responsible for providing expertise and leadership with respect to eDiscovery aspects of cases:

Works with case teams and clients to plan and execute eDiscovery strategy.
Plans and oversees document collection, review, and production.
Liaises between eDiscovery vendors, clients, and case teams.
Manages all aspects of document reviews, creation of privilege logs, and quality control processes.
Performs hands-on QC review and analysis of document populations in preparation for production.
Assists with advocacy review, deposition preparation, and other document-related support for assigned cases as needed.
Prepares eDiscovery budgets.
Negotiates rates and terms with eDiscovery vendors.
Leads or co-leads custodian interviews.
Helps determine document collection scope and process.
Drafts and negotiates TAR Protocols, ESI Protocols, Search Disclosures, Confidentiality Orders, Discovery Timelines, and Scope Agreements with opposing parties and joint defense groups.
Participates in and/or leads meet and confers with opposing parties/agencies on eDiscovery related topics.
Drafts and/or edits Responses and Objections to RFPs and subpoenas.
Researches case law in various jurisdictions to support discovery motion practice.
Works with vendors and clients on collections of emerging data sources.
Drafts or edits eDiscovery correspondence with opposing parties and government agencies.
Advises eDiscovery Attorneys on matters, including best practices and troubleshooting.
Educates Axinn's attorneys, including the eDiscovery group, about eDiscovery case law, rules, best practices, and other areas relating to eDiscovery.
Stays up to date on new trends and best practices in eDiscovery.
Works on special projects as the needs of the eDiscovery team or firm management require.
Minimal travel is required and more than 35 hours per week is often needed to perform the essential duties of the position.

Education, Experience, and Skills:

JD and at least 10 years of eDiscovery experience.
Proven track record in managing complex eDiscovery projects.
Thorough knowledge of the eDiscovery lifecycle from information governance to production, including the various technologies and strategies employed throughout the process.
Demonstrated ability to confer with government agencies or opposing parties with respect to eDiscovery matters.
Experience with Second Requests and complex high-stakes litigations.
Advanced knowledge of Relativity and analytics tools, including TAR and genAI tools.
Solid understanding of privilege and work product doctrines.
Knowledge of privacy and cross-border issues.
Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Demonstrated ability to present information to partners, clients, and adverse parties clearly and concisely.
Demonstrated ability to work under high pressure and meet deadlines without supervision.
Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholders at all levels and handle competing demands and deadlines.
Must handle a high volume of communications in a timely manner.
Commitment to high standards of quality and integrity.
Highly analytical and professional.
Very strong project management skills.
Very strong problem-solving skills.
Very strong written and oral communication skills.
Technically-savvy, flexible, versatile, and self-motivated.
Barred in the state of their office or eligible to sit for the bar exam.