Job Description and Responsibilities:
--Managing discovery projects for litigation and regulatory matters in support of LCBE.
--Managing e-discovery projects effectively to completion while keeping in house and outside counsel apprised of developments.
--Budget and estimate for cost; send to senior attorney in LCBE.
--Assisting with the management of the e-discovery budget including paying bills and reporting accruals.
--Assisting with development of training programs for in-house staff on electronic discovery and discovery management issues, including compliance with RHOs.
--Analyzing data processing and production issues, including performing data reconciliations, reviewing data processing and production reports and working with vendors to resolve issues.
--Identify appropriate vendors for discovery project in collaboration with in-house and outside counsel.
--Assisting LCBE counsels in scoping discovery projects and providing the information and reports they need to have productive meetings with opposing counsel/regulators.
--Managing various e-discovery vendors, including negotiating contract and pricing terms, monitoring service levels, and escalating support issues.
--Supervising contract attorneys used in the discovery process.
--Researching and reporting on new case-law affecting discovery.
--Assisting e-discovery director with the oversight of Records Hold Order (RHO) process and database.
--Reviewing all RHOs created by the Law Department prior to approving them for distribution.
--Helping to develop and implement training for the Records Hold Order process.
--Partnering with Corporate Records Management and the Records Council on Records Hold Orders and other related issues.
--Working with Corporate Technology Management, Records Management and others to draft business requirements for a new Records Hold Order system, select and review potential vendor tools, and determine whether an in-house tool or vendor tool better meets the Law Department’s needs.
Required Skills & Experience:
--3 to 5 years of relevant business experience is required
--Finance experience a plus
--College degree preferred
--Strong oral and written communication skills
--Attention to detail is required
--Ability to partner with both internal and external customers
--Excellent interpersonal skills
--Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage time and keep apprised of all necessary tasks
--Must be able to work flexible hours
--Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, Lotus Notes, and litigation support databases