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 OverviewWe 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: 5th year base starting at $385k - 8th year base starting at $435k baseKey ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement discovery strategy across multiple matter types, including complex civil litigation and regulatory investigationsAdvise litigation teams on preservation obligations, legal holds, data preservation, and collection protocolsManage end-to-end e-discovery workflows: collection, processing, review, privilege/redaction, production, and quality controlSelect, manage, and oversee e-discovery vendors and service providers, including negotiating scopes and budgetsDraft, review, and argue discovery-related pleadings, motions to compel/protect, and meet-and-confer correspondenceCoordinate with IT, information security, and records teams to address technical collection and data mapping issuesEstablish 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 defensibilitySupport trial preparation by producing exhibits, managing deposition-related discovery, and helping to prepare witnesses on discovery topicsMonitor and control discovery budgets and vendor invoices, and identify efficiency opportunitiesQualificationsJuris Doctor (JD) and active admission to California and/or New York State Bar5+ years of litigation experience, with substantial hands-on responsibility for complex discovery in federal or state court mattersDemonstrated expertise in e-discovery platforms and tools (e.g., Relativity, Axiom, Nuix, Exterro, or similar) and familiarity with TAR, analytics, and processing conceptsProven experience drafting discovery pleadings and arguing discovery disputes before courts or mediatorsStrong technical aptitude with the ability to work with IT teams on data mapping, collections, and ESI preservationExperience managing external vendors and large-scale document review projects, including budgeting and SOW negotiationsExcellent written and oral advocacy skills, with attention to detail and strong project management capabilitiesAbility to work under pressure and manage simultaneous deadlines across multiple mattersNice to have: direct experience with wildfire-related litigation, incident response, insurance claim discovery, or regulatory investigations involving environmental incidents