Briggs and Morgan, P.A. (now Taft Law) · 2 months ago
eDiscovery Attorney
Southfield, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expTaft Law is a full-service law firm seeking an eDiscovery Attorney to join their eDiscovery & Litigation Services team. The role involves providing guidance on the discovery process, training staff, and advising on document preservation, collection, and review practices.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Promote Taft Discovery’s resources and capabilities to Taft attorneys and staff through training and cultivating relationships
Provide recommendations to the case teams and clients on discovery process improvements and opportunities to leverage advanced technologies for spend and risk reductions
Provide training on the technical and practical knowledge of the firm’s litigation based applications and best practices
Advise case teams on document preservation and collection obligations and strategies in accordance with Firm and industry best practices
Draft Litigation Hold Notices
Conduct document collection scoping interviews with clients
Interface with vendors and client IT departments to facilitate document collections
Collaborate with Taft Discovery Analysts on data collection, processing, and ingestion into Relativity
Develop and advise case teams on strategies for culling collected data for review in accordance with Firm and industry best practices
Craft, revise, and test search terms for data culling and/or for document review
Advise case teams on conducting and implementing efficient and effective document reviews in accordance with Firm and industry best practices
Set up and implement QC searches and protocols
Train and supervise contract attorney review teams
Advise case teams on document production options and best practices
Collaborate with Taft Discovery Analysts on production specifications
QC document productions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctor is required
3+ years of experience as a dedicated eDiscovery Attorney not limited to document review
Knowledge of and experience with eDiscovery Best Practices and industry trends including the Sedona Conference, EDRM, case law, and local court practices
Proficiency with Relativity
Successful management of multiple, high-priority, complex matters simultaneously
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Ability to concentrate on tasks, make decisions and work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure, deadline-oriented environment
Willingness to be flexible with time and adjust to a changing work environment
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, both internally and externally, while maintaining a client service orientation
Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information
Ability to work effectively with co-workers in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Critical thinking, analytical and observational skills, to address key issues quickly and solve problems
A strong service orientation that always seeks the best way for internal and external clients to achieve their goals
Professional demeanor toward all contacts within and outside of the Firm
Genuine interest in and aptitude for eDiscovery
Company
Briggs and Morgan, P.A. (now Taft Law)
Briggs and Morgan has combined with Taft Law (http://www.linkedin.com/company/taftlaw).
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2020-01-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Joseph kinning
Partner
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