Direct Counsel is seeking an
eDiscovery Associate with
4–6 years of litigation experience to join a sophisticated eDiscovery and litigation support practice handling complex commercial disputes, products liability matters, antitrust litigation, and internal and government investigations.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a litigator interested in developing a specialized practice at the intersection of litigation strategy, technology, data management, and information governance. Prior deep eDiscovery experience is not required; however, candidates should have a strong litigation foundation, excellent analytical skills, and a genuine interest in learning the strategic and technical aspects of modern discovery practice.
Responsibilities
- Support complex litigation, regulatory, and investigative matters through all phases of discovery
- Research and draft legal memoranda, motions, and discovery-related briefing
- Manage written discovery and coordinate document preservation, collection, review, and production efforts
- Assist with deposition preparation, witness development, and overall case strategy
- Collaborate with litigation teams, clients, vendors, and technical professionals on discovery workflows and data management issues
- Advise on eDiscovery strategy, information governance, and defensible discovery practices
- Manage multiple workstreams simultaneously in high-stakes and fast-paced matters
Qualifications
- 4–6 years of substantive litigation experience
- Experience drafting motions, managing discovery, taking and defending depositions, and supporting complex litigation matters
- Experience in commercial litigation, products liability, antitrust, investigations, or related areas preferred
- Strong interest in eDiscovery, data management, and information governance issues
- Outstanding research, analytical, writing, and communication skills
- Excellent organizational and project management abilities
- Strong academic credentials and sound litigation judgment
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary range: $310,000 – $390,000
- Competitive bonus opportunities
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- Retirement and savings plan options
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge discovery issues and high-profile litigation matters alongside leading litigators and eDiscovery professionals
This opportunity offers a unique path for litigators seeking to develop expertise in one of the fastest-growing and most strategically important areas of modern legal practice while maintaining involvement in sophisticated litigation and investigations.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply through Direct Counsel.