eDiscovery Solutions Counsel – Litigation Services

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.  

The eDiscovery Solutions Counsel – Litigation Services is an integral part of Latham’s Litigation Services team and will be responsible for applying advanced knowledge of technical and legal eDiscovery strategies directly to case teams and firm clients throughout all stages of the discovery process, while serving as a resource for internal and client-facing strategic legal analysis relating to general litigation procedure and eDiscovery issues at the intersection of law and technology, remaining abreast of legal and technical trends (such as TAR and Generative AI) to ensure comprehensive and current guidance to attorneys, clients, and staff. This role will be located in either our New York, San Francisco, or Silicon Valley offices. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence. 

Other key responsibilities include:

• Functioning as the primary liaison between client eDiscovery teams/counsel and case teams throughout all stages of the discovery process to ensure that client requirements and/or protocols are executed on a matter level, which includes training and educating case team members and staff on any client directives for handling eDiscovery from a technical and legal perspective, and proactively identifying opportunities to streamline production efforts and optimize results
• Preparing, presenting, and moderating client-facing Continuing Legal Education sessions with a focus on firm innovation and strategy in the eDiscovery field, and designing and developing client-facing materials, such as eDiscovery playbooks and bulletins with a focus on technical and legal strategies
• Advising on strategies for identifying key custodians and sources of Electronically Stored Information (ESI), including structured and unstructured data, and prioritizing these records for early analysis and review
• Leading data mapping calls with client and client IT team to explore enterprise and custodial data sources, and discussing any potential challenges with various data sources and assisting the case team with an action plan to address
• Educating attorneys and staff on the importance of effective eDiscovery strategies
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Demonstrate expert knowledge of concepts, principles, management, and processing of ESI as they relate to legal matters, including the use of various ESI management, review tools, and applications
• Possess extensive knowledge of eDiscovery review platforms and related technologies such as Relativity, Nuix, Brainspace, NexLP, Disco, and other industry-leading tools
• Display excellent leadership skills (e.g., organizing, planning, problem-solving, decision-making, and commitment to diversity)

And have:

• A JD or an equivalent
• Admission to the relevant state bar
• A minimum of ten (10) years of litigation practice, including management of discovery, including a minimum of five (5) years of experience managing large electronic document reviews and productions
• White collar investigation and regulatory experience, preferably
• Experience with litigation response and electronic discovery or records management issues and client-facing experience, preferably

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional Development programs
• Employee discounts
• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

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