Discovery Attorney - New York, United States - Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

Description

Overview:

Position designed to assist the Firms Associates, Partners, Managing Discovery Attorney, and Director of Litigation Resources in the management of document review, analysis and production for the Firms litigation, enforcement, securities and bankruptcy practice areas.

Summary of Major Duties/Responsibilities:

Review documents for responsiveness and privilege in response to discovery requests
Manage all stages of a discovery project in a matter including, but not limited to, document preservation, document collection, data privacy issues, document review, document preparation for depositions or interviews, document productions, privilege logs, and postproduction document use
Provide guidance and advice regarding discovery processes in a matter
Assist the Firms partners and associates in responding to discovery requests and drafting ESI protocols, protective orders and review protocols
Conduct research into the industry that is the subject of the document request
Assist in developing plans and procedures for document collection, review, and production, including discovery protocols, privilege logs and process memoranda
Work with and, where appropriate, direct and train paralegals, project attorneys, and contract attorneys
Manage discovery vendors and work with our clients discovery attorneys and IT personnel
Work with the US Litigation Technology Group
Work with and stay informed about discovery technology, including review platforms and AI/TAR tools
Work effectively with the firms global discovery groups in New York, Washington D.C., Brussels and London.
Assist the Firm in other matters not related to discovery when needed

Minimum Qualifications:
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and a member of the New York Bar
Prior experience in a litigation practice preferred, especially complex, multi-party litigation
Flexibility to work extensive overtime (including weekends/holidays) to meet the needs of the cases assigned
Effective oral and written communication skills, organizational skills, project management and technical skills, diplomacy and client services
Ability to manage teams and work under pressure
Demonstrated ability to collect data, establish facts, draw defensible conclusions, define problems, propose and effectuate solutions
Experience working with discovery vendors
Extensive knowledge of Relativity, Concordance and other common discovery-related tools

Hours: Regular 35 hours/week schedule with possible overtime
Position: Full-Time, Non-exempt
Supervisor: Managing Discovery Attorney, Senior Discovery Attorney, Director of Litigation Resources

Supervises: Supervise and provide guidance to project attorneys, paralegals, contract attorneys and other office personnel, depending on the needs of cases and/or assignments.

Salary: The base salary for this position is $83,000, which would correspond to an hourly rate of $45.60, at the time of posting. The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of job-related factors, including skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities, geographic location, and performance. This role is considered to be non-exempt and any hours worked in excess of 35 hours during a 5 day work week, will be paid at an overtime rate of 1.5 times the hourly figure ($68.40 per hour).

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