MCGUIREWOODS LLP /Richmond, VA

The E-Discovery Staff Attorney will steer the logistics of discovery from start to finish, establishing a transparent and trustworthy process for the case team and the client. Serve as a liaison between case teams, Litigation Support, document review services, trial services, the client and vendors. Ensure the case team instructions are followed and expectations are met. Keep the case team abreast of progress during discovery operations, reporting on work that has been accomplished, work remaining and estimated costs and timetables for completion. Help determine, document and execute project planning, scheduling, and technical requirements. Work with the case team, the client, Litigation Support, document review services and vendor's, will define the project's budgets, goals and objectives and develop a plan for achieving these tasks. Must understand both the substantive and strategic aspects of the litigation. Take ownership for this process, shepherding the project through the planning, collection, processing, review, and production, including the ultimate use of productions in depositions, motions practice and trial. Assist the case team in developing the facts of the case, interviewing witnesses, and transferring this information to the document review team. Will be flexible and able to adapt to the unexpected, navigate difficult deadlines and manage the many internal and external participants in the process.

Must be licensed to practice law in Virginia. Experience with Summation, Concordance and Relativity and other review platforms expected. Significant experience managing e-discovery projects a plus.

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