E-Discovery Document Review Specialist

Duties

• Review volumes of electronic documents using eDiscovery tools, primarily Relativity, for responsiveness, privilege, confidentiality, and issue cataloging.
• Apply legal judgment and expertise to evaluate documents within the context of ongoing litigation or regulatory matters.
• Perform redactions as required, ensuring that privileged information and personal privacy is appropriately protected.
• Conduct quality control checks on reviewed documents to verify accuracy and consistency in coding.
• Handle administrative functions to facilitate the effective management of contract attorneys including timesheet reconciliations, monitoring the pace of reviews, and quality checking the results.
• Communicate effectively with team members to provide updates on review progress, escalate issues, and ensure alignment with project objectives and timelines.
• Collaborate with legal teams to develop review protocols tailored to specific case requirements.
• Summarize documents, fact chronologies, or issue summaries based on review results.
• Stay informed about eDiscovery best practices and advancements in technology.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate/JD degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• Active New York State Bar admission status, applicants must be in good standing; applicants admitted to practice in other jurisdictions may be considered.
• Prior work experience with Relativity or similar e-discovery platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and high attention to detail.
• Organized with effective time management, multi-tasking, and prioritization skills.
• Collaborative with the ability to work well independently or as a member of a team.
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information requiring sensitivity and discretion.

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Previous experience working as a document review attorney in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• An understanding of the phases of the electronic discovery reference model.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.
• Experience managing document review teams.
• Experience in other e-discovery platforms.
• Expertise using and searching within the Relativity platform.

Pay

The salary for this position is $65,055.

Benefits

The OAG offers a comprehensive New York state benefits package, including paid leave, health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits, and family-friendly policies. Additionally, OAG offers a robust Workplace Flexibilities Program with multiple options for employees, including telecommuting (up to two days per week) and alternative work schedules.

Schedule

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Benefits

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Skills

The skills required for this position are not specified beyond those listed in the qualifications section.

Benefits

The benefits offered by the Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) are not detailed in the provided job posting. However, they include paid leave, health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits, and family-friendly policies. Additionally, OAG offers a Workplace Flexibilities Program with options such as telecommuting and alternative work schedules.