Director, E-Discovery

About the role

Lead the firm’s eDiscovery strategy, operations, technology, and client service delivery, including business development, consultation, training, and delivery of eDiscovery technology services. Oversee the full lifecycle of electronically stored information for client matters—preservation, collection, processing, review, production, and presentation. Provide leadership to a team and offer recommendations on best practices for electronic discovery matters. Collaborate with attorneys, clients, litigation support professionals, vendors, IT, information governance, privacy, and firm leadership to ensure efficient, defensible, and cost-effective eDiscovery practices. A remote work arrangement is available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a team of highly skilled legal technology experts.
• Lead the firm’s eDiscovery function and establish best practices, workflows, standards, and protocols.
• Advise attorneys and clients on eDiscovery strategy across litigation, investigations, regulatory matters, arbitration, and internal reviews.
• Monitor developments in eDiscovery law, technology, artificial intelligence, analytics, data privacy, and information governance.
• Develop recommendations, cost estimates, budgets, procedures, vendor recommendations, and specifications for scanning, coding, or eDiscovery processing from discovery through trial.
• Prepare required project documentation, including database design specifications, vendor processing and delivery specifications, and reporting.
• Oversee and coordinate resources, track project progress, and manage workflow.
• Prepare annual capital and expense budgets in accordance with the firm’s budget process.
• Build internal and external awareness of the firm’s eDiscovery capabilities.
• Determine appropriate resources (internal and external) to deliver eDiscovery projects.
• Collaborate with associates and partners on scoping, pricing, and delivery of matter-based eDiscovery projects.
• Develop and maintain key vendor relationships.
• Advise attorneys and clients on upgrades and enhancements to existing systems and technologies related to eDiscovery, evidence management, specialized databases, and trial presentation.
• Identify, decide on, and assist in the implementation of technologies that advance client, practice group, and firm priorities.
• Conduct training for attorneys and paralegals on the latest in litigation support and eDiscovery.
• Consult with Practice Group Leaders and Team Leaders as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 10–12 years of eDiscovery experience, with at least 5 years either with an eDiscovery service provider or a law firm. Experience with litigation case management is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required; JD or master’s degree preferred. Work experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.
• Industry-relevant certifications preferred (RCA/ACEDS/RCE/RCM, etc.).
• Expertise in eDiscovery software delivery methodologies, tools, and practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, relationship-building, and change management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide direct reports.
• Ability to work effectively with partners, attorneys, business professionals, and firm leadership.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence others outside the direct chain of command.
• Knowledgeable in ACEDS, Relativity, law, and EDRM.
• Strong organization and project management skills.
• Competent in business administration skills (e.g., budgeting).
• Comprehensive knowledge of state and federal civil procedure and court processes.

Locations

Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; New York City, NY; Rochester, NY; San Francisco, CA; Washington, DC.

Pay

• Rochester, NY: $148,500 to $228,800
• Boston, MA: $163,500 to $251,900
• Chicago, IL: $163,500 to $251,900
• Los Angeles, CA: $163,500 to $251,900
• Washington, DC: $163,500 to $251,900
• New York, NY: $180,000 to $277,200
• San Francisco, CA: $180,000 to $277,200

In addition to a standard benefits package, this role may be eligible for additional contingent compensation based on factors such as work performance, geographic location, work experience, education, and qualifications.