U.S. eDiscovery Director

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Department Purpose A&O Shearman’s in-house eDiscovery team is uniquely positioned within the firm to deliver core eDiscovery and data services to the Global Disputes practice groups, other internal departments and the firm’s clients. Providing professional and innovative eDiscovery services is a key part of the firm’s Global Disputes strategy. Our global team combines discovery expertise, advanced technology and data-driven solutions to deliver meaningful outcomes for clients while supporting the firm's ongoing innovation in legal services.

Role Purpose The U.S. eDiscovery Director is a wide-ranging, senior-level role involved in nearly all aspects of the eDiscovery business at A&O Shearman including designing workflows using the latest technology, developing and presenting innovative education sessions and engaging with internal and external clients through the creation and delivery of marketing collateral and thought leadership pieces. This role is ultimately charged with providing excellent client service and expert technical guidance to the Global Disputes and other A&O Shearman practice groups. Given its wide remit, the role requires a person to have great depth and breadth of experience in eDiscovery and related services. The role is based in New York and will report to the eDiscovery Executive Director.

Key relationships Global eDiscovery stakeholders including A&O Shearman lawyers and Innovation teams

Fellow eDiscovery team members including peer Global eDiscovery Consultants in EMEA and APAC

Contacts from across the firm’s business functions to help facilitate team objectives

Account representatives from third-party software and service providers

Role & Responsibilities Driving eDiscovery business by fostering trusted relationships with Partners and external clients

Providing expert guidance in the application of current technology including generative AI features and their use in culling data, reviewing documents and identifying key information

Designing and implementing efficient and defensible workflows for investigations, discovery, cyber and other client-data-focused exercises

Advising on data collection scope and method including potential use of third-party forensic service providers

Evaluating, testing and implementing new technologies

Designing and presenting engaging education sessions for the global A&O Shearman network

Developing and delivering presentations and documentation for internal and external marketing initiatives

Continually improving best practices and sharing knowledge to enhance global eDiscovery team’s service

Anticipating and proactively addressing business risk

Key Requirements Minimum of 15 years’ eDiscovery experience in law firm and/or comparable professional services environment(s) Excellent customer-oriented service ethos and client relationship management experience

Extensive experience with Relativity (Relativity Master) and the aiR suite of AI tools

Deep understanding of forensic data collection tools and techniques

Relevant knowledge of current IT platforms typically connected with discovery exercises

Command of relevant FRCP and regulator rules

Strong communication and presentation skills

Excellent attention to detail including working methodically

Ability to work apace and under pressure

Flexibility to work beyond office hours on occasion

Strong organizational skills, with ability to prioritize and multi-task

Willingness and ability to travel to other offices

Degree in Law, Computer Science or other relevant discipline advantageous

Equal Employment Opportunity, including Veterans and Disability

A&O Shearman is an equal opportunity employer, including Veterans and Disability. Every individual has the right to work in a professional environment that promotes equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination and harassment. This policy applies to all aspects of an individual’s relationship with A&O Shearman, including, without limitation, recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, compensation, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

If you are vision-impaired or have another disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law and wish to discuss accommodations related to applying for employment at A&O Shearman, please contact US HR Transactions at US-HRTransactions@aoshearman.com or call +1 212 610 6300 and ask for HR Transactions. This role is open to our New York office. For individuals assigned to or hired for this opportunity in New York, the estimated annualized base salary range for this position is $230,000-$292,000. The actual base salary offered will depend on the overall qualifications of the individual applicant for the position and other job-related factors permitted by law. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes a discretionary bonus, paid leave, life, health, accident, and disability insurance; and a 401(k) plan.