REMOTE Discovery Counsel Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Discovery Counsel

---THIS POSITION IS REMOTE IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA---

We are a nationally recognized litigation firm representing prominent companies, institutions, and executives in complex, high stakes disputes. Our lawyers have earned top tier rankings and major industry honors for courtroom excellence, client service, and results. We have represented global leaders across technology, life sciences, consumer products, financial services, and entertainment in matters with significant business impact. Joining our team means taking meaningful responsibility, learning from accomplished trial lawyers, and building standout experience through rigorous preparation, creative strategy, and close collaboration.

Position Overview
We are seeking a seasoned Discovery Counsel to lead discovery strategy and e-discovery operations in complex civil litigation and regulatory matters. The role will own preservation and collection protocols, supervise e-discovery vendors, drive cost-effective review workflows, and partner with litigation teams to meet deadlines and minimize risk. The ideal candidate is an attorney with deep experience in complex litigation, hands-on e-discovery skills, and a proven ability to translate technical discovery issues into pragmatic legal solutions. Experience with wildfire-related litigation or incident response is a plus.

Compensation: $275k - $325k base DOE

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement discovery strategy across multiple matter types, including complex civil litigation and regulatory investigations
• Advise litigation teams on preservation obligations, legal holds, data preservation, and collection protocols
• Manage end-to-end e-discovery workflows: collection, processing, review, privilege/redaction, production, and quality control
• Select, manage, and oversee e-discovery vendors and service providers, including negotiating scopes and budgets
• Draft, review, and argue discovery-related pleadings, motions to compel/protect, and meet-and-confer correspondence
• Coordinate with IT, information security, and records teams to address technical collection and data mapping issues
• Establish and enforce best practices for defensible and cost-effective review (TAR, analytics, keyword strategies, tagging protocols)
• Provide training and guidance to attorneys and litigation support staff on e-discovery tools, workflows, and defensibility
• Support trial preparation by producing exhibits, managing deposition-related discovery, and helping to prepare witnesses on discovery topics
• Monitor and control discovery budgets and vendor invoices, and identify efficiency opportunities

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) and active admission to California and/or New York State Bar
• 5+ years of litigation experience, with substantial hands-on responsibility for complex discovery in federal or state court matters
• Demonstrated expertise in e-discovery platforms and tools (e.g., Relativity, Axiom, Nuix, Exterro, or similar) and familiarity with TAR, analytics, and processing concepts
• Proven experience drafting discovery pleadings and arguing discovery disputes before courts or mediators
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to work with IT teams on data mapping, collections, and ESI preservation
• Experience managing external vendors and large-scale document review projects, including budgeting and SOW negotiations
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills, with attention to detail and strong project management capabilities
• Ability to work under pressure and manage simultaneous deadlines across multiple matters
• Nice to have: direct experience with wildfire-related litigation, incident response, insurance claim discovery, or regulatory investigations involving environmental incidents

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. CyberCoders will consider for Employment in the City of Los Angeles qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box) Ordinance.This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 10/06/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter .  Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at  View email address on ziprecruiter.com to make arrangements.

Salary

$275000 - $325000 USD per year

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