E-Discovery Staff Attorney

Lane Powell has nearly 150 years of experience serving as a strategic business advisor and legal counsel to premier public and private companies. Our lawyers work with a venerable list of clients in the Pacific Northwest and around the globe — from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses and startups — and we take great pride in serving not only as their trusted legal counsel, but also as their partners in business.

FIRM CULTURE

Our Firm culture is based on mutual respect both within our Firm and in the communities in which we reside. We are committed to building and maintaining a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive workplace for colleagues from diverse backgrounds. We are a signatory of the American Bar Association Well-Being Pledge and have implemented new initiatives focused on wellness in the workplace. We have a consistently strong record of giving back to our communities through philanthropy and pro bono efforts. And we’ve intentionally embraced a flexible work environment and invested in state-of-the-art technology that enables our attorneys and professional staff to thrive and be successful wherever they are working.

POSITION

We are seeking a lawyer with at least 2-5 years of e-Discovery attorney experience to work in our Seattle or Portland office. This role provides electronic discovery and information governance expertise and advice for the Firm and its clients and is responsible for the coordination and oversight of e-Discovery projects and initiatives.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advise clients and internal case teams on retention, collection, culling, review, and production of electronic data.
• Work with Firm’s Discovery Services Manager to monitor service levels, data volumes, pricing, and invoicing for Firm’s Managed Service Program.
• Coordinate with Discovery Services Manager to oversee eDiscovery work with a goal of standardization and consistency across all offices.
• Handle all aspects of discovery including drafting discovery requests and responses to discovery requests, subpoenas, and motions.
• Consult on and participate in Rule 26 conferences, preparation of ESI Protocols and other discovery related pleadings and documents.
• Provide specialized knowledge and expertise in multiple technologies and litigation support software applications utilized within the Firm.
• Maintain a deep understanding of relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices regarding electronic discovery.
• Analysis of documents and participation in electronic document reviews.
• Assist Commercial Litigation practice team as needed with all aspects of litigation, including initial case evaluations and budgets, handling communications with clients, opposing parties and affiliated parties; tracking deadlines; ownership of a portfolio of matters, and letter writing and legal analysis.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Active Washington State or Oregon State Bar membership.
• 2-5 years of e-Discovery attorney experience.
• Prior commercial litigation experience is preferred.
• Experience managing cases with minimal oversight.
• Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently.
• Ability to efficiently and successfully handle a variety of matters simultaneously to meet demands.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical information in a manner that can be easily understood by individuals with varying levels of technological familiarity.
• Ability to work in a confidential manner, always demonstrating a high level of integrity and professionalism.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software (Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams, etc.), as well as common litigation support and data processing software tools.

Requested Application Materials: Resume, Writing Sample, Law School Transcripts

We are proud to have received the Diversity Lab's Mansfield Rule 4.0, 5.0, and 6.0 Certification Plus, which recognizes our efforts to increase the representation of diverse lawyers in leadership positions through various initiatives, including considering a diverse pool of candidates for attorney positions. To meet the requirements of the program, we voluntarily gather data on race/ethnicity, veteran status, and LGBTQ+ status for Mansfield Rule reporting purposes. However, providing this information is entirely voluntary and will not affect your candidacy. The Mansfield Rule requires that at least 30% of attorneys considered for leadership roles, promotions, client pitches, and senior lateral positions are from underrepresented groups, including attorneys of color, LGBTQ+ lawyers, women lawyers, and lawyers with disabilities. The "Mansfield Plus" certification demonstrates that we also ensured that 30% of the lawyers staffed on matters resulting from formal pitch meetings were from historically underrepresented groups, in addition to meeting the requirement that these groups make up 30% of firm leadership roles.

Lane Powell PC is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications for employment from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. If you need reasonable accommodations to apply for any position, please let us know. All employment decisions, practices and procedures are carried out without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, genetic information, political ideology, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or any other applicable legally protected status. This policy applies to all personnel activities including employment, promotion, transfer, compensation, and termination.

 BENEFITS & COMPENSATION INFO

Offering a competitive benefits package is just one way we strive to provide our employees with a rewarding workplace. Available benefits for eligible employees are medical, dental, vision, Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA), 401(k) retirement and profit-sharing plans, paid time off (PTO), employee assistance and well-being programs, and more. More information regarding benefits can be found here.

This is a full-time, exempt position that requires regular and predictable attendance. Remote and on-site work will be necessary for this role.

Lane Powell is providing a good faith base salary range for this position of $115,000-$155,000 depending on experience level and location. Lane Powell may also provide annual merit bonuses.

Principals only; no recruiters, please. Contact the Director of Attorney Recruiting & Integration, Molly Perkins, to learn more: perkinsm@lanepowell.com