Ediscovery Litigation Law Clerk

Our client is a top financial institution with significant North American holdings. They have operations across most major verticals, including institutional & corporate, wealth management, private client, commercial banking, treasury, and retail banking.

Introduction: Robertson is seeking a skilled eDiscovery Litigation Law Clerk to join our client.

Contract Dates: 6 months with potential to extend or convert
Pay Rate: $28.71 per hour
Business Hours: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)

Job Responsibilities:

- Manages multiple, simultaneous cases from initiation through to completion using state of the art technology and techniques.
- Works closely with litigators to determine the parameters of the discovery work to be performed including identification of custodians, search terms, and other factors relevant to the matter.
- Drafts and issues legal hold notices and monitors custodian responses.
- Conducts and documents custodian data source interviews.
- Instructs technicians on the set up of databases in e-Discovery review platforms and works with/trains legal counsel on the technology, including early case assessment tools.
- Maintains supporting documentation/chain of custody logs.
- Works with legal team to analyze and respond to e-Discovery requests in line with the principle of proportionality.
- Works with litigators to plan and implement review process including preparing workflows for internal or external review, drafting review instructions, managing 1st level reviews, 2nd level reviews by external counsel, and performing quality control checks of 1st level reviews.
- Monitors and reports on the status of case reviews.
- Coordinates the lifting of legal holds and associated closing processes.
- Answers questions and provides technical guidance and support to lawyers and other professionals on matters related to eDiscovery.
- Develops and maintains relationships with lawyers and LOB contacts to ensure that needs are understood and met, acts as a liaison between the LOB and the Legal Group.
- Assist HM with regular metric reporting; maintains confidentiality of enterprise and employee information; and performs other related duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Experience & Qualification Requirements:

- 1+ years of experience in the legal industry
- Law clerk or paralegal designation
Proficient and comfortable with new technology
- Understands laws/legislation relevant to the practice area, legal terminology, forms and documents related to the litigation practice area
- Understands legal and technology terminology
- Accuracy, attention to detail, proof-reading and editing skills
- Basic accounting and math skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Thrives in fast-paced and changing environment
- Willingness to take on responsibilities
- e-Discovery experience an asset
- Experience with Relativity software nice to have
- Previous banking experience nice to have

Personal Attributes:

- Strong and effective written and oral communication skills
- Good organizational and interpersonal skills
- Proactive and able to work independently, as well as being team player

**_**ALL CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE A CRIMINAL AND CREDIT CHECK AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS**_**

**How to Apply**: If you are a motivated professional looking to contribute to a leading team, please submit your resume outlining your qualifications and experience relevant to this role. Robertson & the clients we represent, value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We invite all qualified individuals to apply.