What are the responsibilities and job description for the Review & Analytics Counsel position at Direct Counsel?
This is a unique opportunity for accomplished attorneys to work on sophisticated matters, including architecting, overseeing, and executing complex review projects, such as MDLs and Second Requests. This role is responsible for supervising second-level review or quality control attorneys in complex litigation with high document volumes, including providing guidance to ensure the accuracy and completeness of work product.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide strategic guidance for the review process
- Identify and develop key protocols and procedures for complex document reviews
- Participate in discovery negotiations with requesting parties, and data collection strategy development
- Work collaboratively with Redgrave Attorneys and Advisors to support all stages of the EDRM lifecycle
- Effectively manage relationships and communications with key stakeholders, including co-counsel, technical and review vendors, and firm leadership
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability and willingness to work as a member of a team
- Strong commitment to ongoing professional development
- Must have prior experience managing teams of review attorneys on complex matters
- Must have strong expertise in all areas related to the litigation lifecycle, including legal hold notifications, discovery disputes, case law, relevant legal standards, and upcoming trends in discovery and data collection
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, and the ability to exercise discretion
- Superb attention to detail
- Ability to balance competing responsibilities and manage deadlines proactively
- Understanding of relevant case law and legal developments related to eDiscovery
- Experience leading and managing privilege reviews, including privilege logs
- Advanced review-focused proficiency working in Relativity and other electronic document review platforms
- Tech-savvy and advanced working knowledge of MS Office applications
- Familiarity with emerging GenAI review applications
QUALIFICATIONS:
- J.D. degree from a major, accredited law school
- Must be licensed and in good standing in a US jurisdiction
- 10 years of experience managing document reviews, supervising review attorneys, performing QC, redacting documents, logging privileged documents, and/or developing facts in complex litigation
- Must clear client conflicts and criminal background check
This position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits that include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, company discretionary retirement plan contributions, flexible time off, and opportunities for professional growth.
Salary : $180,000 - $235,000