Litigation Attorney: Discovery and Government Investigations

Ford Motor Company’s Office of the General Counsel is seeking a highly skilled, exceptionally detail-oriented, and proactive attorney to work on litigation matters for our team with a focus on discovery and government investigations.  In this role, the attorney will oversee discovery in a broad range of litigation matters, interact with clients in factual development and manage external counsel. The attorney will play a critical part in communicating working collaboratively with the internal Office of General Counsel team.  If you possess outstanding discovery litigation skills, thrive in a dynamic corporate environment, and are passionate about producing high-quality legal content, we encourage you to apply.

• Manage discovery across a diverse portfolio of complex litigation matters, including class action and product liability.
• Conduct factual investigations relating to pending litigation, including interviewing key employees within the company. 
• Manage and collaborate closely with and external counsel on the handling of discovery in litigation, including budgeting, strategy development, and performance oversight.
• Review discovery responses and briefing relating to discovery issues such as motions to compel and motions to seal. 
• Coordinate responses to government investigations, regulatory inquiries, subpoenas, and enforcement actions from federal, state, and international agencies.
• Develop, implement, and oversee the company's e-discovery strategy and protocols, ensuring efficient, defensible, and cost-effective identification, preservation, collection, processing, review, and production of electronically stored information (ESI).
• Evaluate and implement e-discovery technologies and tools (e.g., RelOne) to optimize workflows and enhance efficiency.

• Advise internal stakeholders and business units on litigation risks and discovery obligations, and provide guidance on best practices for data preservation, e-discovery, and litigation readiness.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Background working on litigation issues in a variety of state and federal court settings.

• Strong understanding of discovery, including e-discovery, in both state and federal court..

• Meticulous attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in all work product.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex discovery issues in litigation. 

• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with attorneys and internal business partners.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Word, for advanced document creation and editing.

Experience:

• 8+ years of dedicated experience working on litigation matters

• Demonstrated ability to work independently on significant projects with minimal supervision.

• Experience in automotive, manufacturing, or consumer products industries.

Education and Licensing:

• A Juris Doctor (JD) degree is required.

• Must be a licensed attorney in a U.S. state.