Legal Discovery Senior Counsel

DescriptionLegal Discovery Management is JPMC’s cross-functional eDiscovery team that works closely with Litigation, Government Investigation and Regulatory Enforcement (GIRE) and HR Legal to help tell the story of what, when, how and who were or weren’t involved in the issues of a case, using the information and data created by people and systems every single day.As a Senior Counsel - Discovery Attorney (Assistant Vice President) within Legal Discovery Management, you will be an integral part of theteam dedicated to advising on electronic discovery (eDiscovery) strategy and coordinating the end-to-end eDiscovery process for the Litigation Department in response to civil litigation, regulatory investigations, and confidential internal investigations. The Discovery Manager would be involved in leading and advising on eDiscovery strategy, the selection and oversight of document hosting and review vendors; and general discovery project management.You will confer with litigators, internal counsel, outside counsel, business and technology contacts as well as vendors.The Legal Department at JPMorgan Chase & Co. manages legal and other risks, advises on products and services, interprets laws and regulations that impact the firm, and advises the firm on other matters. Our global team is made up of 2,000 lawyers and legal professionals with a reputation as thought leaders who deliver best-in‑class services. As trusted advisors, we help the firm’s clients while also safeguarding the integrity of the firm. We are committed to a culture of inclusivity and belonging, where people can grow and succeed throughout their careers while working for a first‑in‑class financial institution doing cutting‑edge work. If these values resonate with you, we would like to hear from you.Job responsibilitiesManagethe day-to-day case details as the main point of contact throughout the discovery life cycle of a matter among all the collaborating parties.Conductearly matter outreach, discovery planning, budgeting, data scoping, tracking, status reporting, managing to timelines, memorializing key decisions and overseeing review and production requests.Facilitateearly case assessment and review by coordinating with internal attorneyson various matters including high priority and time sensitive requests by conducting key searches, analyzing and reviewing documents, and providing summaries of critical communications and chronologies.Deviseand implementstrategies and workflows for matters and investigations throughout the discovery lifecycle.Managedocument review on a matter level, working closely with internal attorneys and/or outside counsel, document hosting and review vendors, and internal case management personnel in creating and executing discovery plans.Collaboratewith internal and outside counsel, document hosting and review vendors, business and technology teams, and internal case management personnel to identify and execute effective and efficient document preservation, collection and review methods appropriate to each matter, such as use of technology-assisted review and leveraging reporting/metrics to manage document collections and reviews.Actively participatein strategic initiatives for the Legal Discovery Management team.Required qualifications, capabilities, and skillsJ.D. from an accredited law school as well as at least 5 years of practice experience.Attorney must be licensed to practice law and a member in good standing in the state/jurisdiction in which the position is based or otherwise in compliance with the in‑house counsel registration rules of that state/jurisdiction.Superior oral and written presentation skills required to provide status to key audiences in a concise, informative, and timely manner.All candidates for roles in the Legal department must successfully complete a conflicts of interest clearance review prior to commencement of employment.Ability to prioritize work and effectively manage a large case load tracking multiple workstreams.Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skillsPrevious discovery experience at a consulting firm, discovery vendor, or top tier law firm.Deep understanding of discovery review platforms and experience with Technology Assisted Review (TAR) tools and workflows.All candidates for roles in the Legal Department must successfully complete a conflicts of interest clearance review prior to commencement of employment.Attorneys must be licensed to practice law and a member in good standing or otherwise eligible to practice law in the jurisdiction in which the position is based. #J-18808-Ljbffr