Lead eDiscovery Attorney

Fenwick & West is seeking a Lead eDiscovery Attorney, preferably based in our New York, San Francisco or Silicon Valley office, although other office locations will be considered.  

• ​Advise and support clients and case teams through all phases of eDiscovery, including preservation, processing, review, and production.

• Provide guidance on pre-litigation information governance, deposition/witness preparation, and trial support.

• Lead negotiations on electronically stored information (ESI) protocols and related matters and prepare and argue eDiscovery related motions.

• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, professional staff, and clients to develop and implement tailored eDiscovery best practices for specific matters, including workflows and protocols.

• Advise clients on defensible data disposition, legal holds, and records retention policies, with an emphasis on practicality and risk management.

• Oversee team of Litigation Staff Attorneys, including participation in staffing and training.  

• Oversee the quality and efficiency of work produced by junior attorneys, staff attorneys, contract attorneys, and service providers.

• Ensure that eDiscovery workflows are focused on risk mitigation, cost control, and defensibility while identifying critical information necessary for case success.

• Monitor and counsel stakeholders on developments and other changes to applicable eDiscovery rules and regulations.

• Liaise with Practice Support and Knowledge & Innovation teams to deploy and troubleshoot eDiscovery technologies.  

• Partner with Attorney Training & Development team to develop training programs on document reviews and associated technologies.  

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

• At least 7 years of experience guiding and supporting clients and case teams through all phases of eDiscovery.  

• In-depth knowledge of eDiscovery laws, regulations and best practices.

• Substantial experience with eDiscovery review platforms, ability to maximize efficiencies in those platforms, and adaptability to work with new platforms over time.  

• Ability to manage complex discovery workflows and deliver tailored, strategic eDiscovery advice.

• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to convey complex legal and technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality control and risk management

• Ability to proactively manage case team expectations, recognize needs and adapt plans accordingly.

• Willingness to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Agency recruiters: please submit separately via your agency's Workday portal.

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Benefits and Compensation Details:

At Fenwick, we believe that our partners and employees are our most important asset. Helping you and your families achieve and maintain good health - physical, emotional, and financial - is the reason we offer a comprehensive benefit program. We provide benefits to eligible employees under plans such as Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing.

The anticipated range for this position is:

Depending on the role, the actual base salary offered may depend upon a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance.  Additional information about employee eligibility for benefits and discretionary bonus will be made available upon request.