[Remote] Discovery Attorney (eDiscovery, Fact Research, & Writing), Enhanced Associate Solutions (EAS)
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Epiq is a worldwide provider of legal and business services, serving law firms, corporations, financial institutions and government agencies. They are seeking Discovery Attorneys to work on various litigation-related matters for Fortune 500 clients and AMLAW 200 law firms, focusing on eDiscovery and fact research.
Responsibilities
• EAS has an ongoing need for Discovery Attorneys, but those with immediate availability are strongly encouraged to apply
• Typically, EAS matters last at least 2-4 weeks with the opportunity for extension with the same or other clients/projects
• Often, successful EAS Bench members are rolled from one project to another and/or placed with a specific client for a period of time
• Strong knowledge of the discovery process including preparing for depositions, fact research and drafting of fact memoranda
• Experience in all phases of the EDRM, such as identification, preservation, collection, review, production of documents, and quality assurance testing of coding calls
• Experience in document review management at a law firm, in-house legal department, or consulting firm
• Experience in negotiating ESI protocols and testing keyword searches
• Confidence and experience in written and verbal communications with all levels of law firm professionals
• Support our multinational clients on the following: Dynamic project work that varies in length and is conducted remotely or on-site depending on client needs
• Variable hours in a consultancy role; commitment may range from part-time to full-time based on project requirements
Skills
• JD Degree from an accredited institution
• Active bar license in good standing
• Must be interested in practicing in an alternative, fixed-term legal services model
• 3+ years of substantive law experience in litigation, investigations at a major U.S. law firm, government, or an in-house legal department
• 3+ years of experience with eDiscovery, database tools, and an interest in certifications
• Strong knowledge of the discovery process including preparing for depositions, fact research and drafting of fact memoranda
• Experience in all phases of the EDRM, such as identification, preservation, collection, review, production of documents, and quality assurance testing of coding calls
• Strong experience in Relativity and familiarity with other eDiscovery tools
• Experience in document review management at a law firm, in-house legal department, or consulting firm
• Experience in negotiating ESI protocols and testing keyword searches
• Confidence and experience in written and verbal communications with all levels of law firm professionals
Benefits
• 100% remote
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid federal holidays
• Optional medical coverage; HSA Account; Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefits (as applicable)
• Access to professional development resources and learning and development programs.
Company Overview
• Epiq Systems provides legal process outsourcing (LPO) services in the United States and internationally. It was founded in 1988, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.epiqglobal.com/.
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