E-Discovery Attorney (Huntsville, AL)

Butler Snow is seeking an E Discovery attorney to join the team Location Huntsville Alabama What you will do Advise clients and legal teams on e discovery obligations including preservation and production of ESI Develop and implement defensible legal holds collection strategies and discovery protocols Manage large scale document review and production projects from discovery through trial Analyze electronically stored information including emails documents databases chat messages and other digital records Work with litigation support teams vendors forensic specialists and outside counsel Draft and negotiate ESI protocols discovery agreements search terms and protective orders Address discovery disputes including challenges involving scope relevance proportionality privilege and data preservation Advise on privilege review confidentiality data privacy and cross border discovery issues Oversee document review teams and quality control processes Stay current with developments in FRCP e discovery case law AI assisted review TAR and emerging discovery technologies Represent clients in discovery conferences hearings and related litigation matters as neededDiscovery Strategy Develop discovery plans search terms collection protocols and review workflows Technology Management Work with litigation support teams and e discovery vendors using platforms such as Relativity Everlaw DISCO or similar systems Discovery Disputes Handle disputes concerning preservation search methodology scope proportionality privilege and adequacy of productions Vendor Management Coordinate with forensic specialists outside vendors contract attorneys and litigation support professionals Project Management Track discovery deadlines budgets review progress production schedules and case milestonesQualifications and Skills required JD from an accredited law school Active bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction 3 years of experience with litigation investigations or e discovery Strong understanding of FRCP Rules 26 34 37 and 45 and applicable state discovery rules Familiarity with platforms such as Relativity Everlaw DISCO Logikcull or similar e discovery tools Strong legal research writing negotiation project management and analytical skills Ability to manage complex high volume matters and communicate technical concepts to attorneys and clientsWhy Butler Snow Opportunity to work with highly intelligent and accomplished attorneys working on complex matters with sophisticated clientsComprehensive Medical Dental and Vision as well as Life Long Term Disability and Short Term Disability;Generous PaternityMaternity Leave;Paid Parking;Cell Phone Reimbursement;401k & Profit Sharing;10 Paid Holidays plus 2 floating holidays; andLearning and Development opportunities including CLEOnce eligibility requirements are satisfied