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Epiq · 10 hours ago

Discovery Attorney (eDiscovery, Fact Research, & Writing), Enhanced Associate Solutions (EAS)

United States

Contract

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$50/hr - $50/hr

3+ years exp

Epiq is a worldwide provider of legal and business services, serving law firms, corporations, financial institutions and government agencies. They are seeking Discovery Attorneys to work on various litigation-related matters for Fortune 500 clients and AMLAW 200 law firms, focusing on eDiscovery and fact research.

Document ManagementEdiscoveryInformation TechnologyLegalLegal Tech

Hiring Manager

Jenny Higgins

Responsibilities

EAS has an ongoing need for Discovery Attorneys, but those with immediate availability are strongly encouraged to apply

Typically, EAS matters last at least 2-4 weeks with the opportunity for extension with the same or other clients/projects

Often, successful EAS Bench members are rolled from one project to another and/or placed with a specific client for a period of time

Strong knowledge of the discovery process including preparing for depositions, fact research and drafting of fact memoranda

Experience in all phases of the EDRM, such as identification, preservation, collection, review, production of documents, and quality assurance testing of coding calls

Experience in document review management at a law firm, in-house legal department, or consulting firm

Experience in negotiating ESI protocols and testing keyword searches

Confidence and experience in written and verbal communications with all levels of law firm professionals

Support our multinational clients on the following: Dynamic project work that varies in length and is conducted remotely or on-site depending on client needs

Variable hours in a consultancy role; commitment may range from part-time to full-time based on project requirements

Qualification

JD DegreeActive bar licenseEDiscovery experienceRelativity expertiseSubstantive law experienceDiscovery process knowledgeEDRM phases experienceDocument review managementNegotiating ESI protocolsInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

JD Degree from an accredited institution

Active bar license in good standing

Must be interested in practicing in an alternative, fixed-term legal services model

3+ years of substantive law experience in litigation, investigations at a major U.S. law firm, government, or an in-house legal department

3+ years of experience with eDiscovery, database tools, and an interest in certifications

Strong knowledge of the discovery process including preparing for depositions, fact research and drafting of fact memoranda

Experience in all phases of the EDRM, such as identification, preservation, collection, review, production of documents, and quality assurance testing of coding calls

Strong experience in Relativity and familiarity with other eDiscovery tools

Experience in document review management at a law firm, in-house legal department, or consulting firm

Experience in negotiating ESI protocols and testing keyword searches

Confidence and experience in written and verbal communications with all levels of law firm professionals