Job Description
TruLegal is representing a leading international law firm with a long-standing reputation for excellence in complex litigation, seeking a Staff Attorney to join its Commercial Litigation team, preferably based in Richmond, VA. This hybrid role centers on managing e-discovery operations from planning through production, serving as a trusted liaison between case teams, clients, vendors, and document review services. The position calls for attorneys with significant law firm experience, strong project management skills, and the ability to take ownership of complex discovery workflows in fast-paced litigation environments. Strong skills in Relativity and other review platforms is expected, and experience coordinating document review teams or vendors is highly valued. Candidates should bring excellent communication skills, sound judgment, and the flexibility to adapt to evolving case needs. Virginia Bar admission is required.
Job Requirements:- Qualified candidates will have some relevant experience in a top 100 law firm setting
- The eDiscovery 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
- Serves as a liaison between case teams, Litigation Support, contract document reviewers or document review services, trial services, the client and vendors
- Ensures the case team instructions are followed and expectations are met; keeps 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
- Helps determine, document and execute project planning, scheduling and technical requirements; works with the case team, the client, Litigation Support; supervises contract document reviewers or document review services and vendors; defines the project’s budgets, goals and objectives and develops 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
- Experience with Relativity and other review platforms expected; significant experience managing eDiscovery projects a plus
- Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with client, business, and legal teams
- Must have a strong academic record, excellent writing, and oral communication skills
- Virginia State Bar is required
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Job Tags
Contract work, Flexible hours,