E-Discovery Attorney

Overview

Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP (RSHC) is a diverse, service-oriented, and technologically sophisticated firm that is committed to providing legal and client service at the highest levels. We have a national litigation and transactional practice. We currently have more than 100 lawyers in offices in Chicago, San Francisco, Irvine, Ann Arbor, and New York. Founded March 1, 2016, our partnership features leaders in many fields of litigation and transactions including class actions, white collar, product liability, real estate, intellectual property, mergers & acquisitions, and general litigation.

The E-Discovery Attorney will serve as a bridge between attorneys, vendors, and IT teams — overseeing e-discovery processes, advanced spreadsheet analysis, and database management to ensure accuracy, defensibility, and efficiency in all discovery-related matters. As an E-Discovery Attorney, you will manage and lead complex litigation technology workflows. This position requires both strong legal judgment and hands-on technical ability, including expertise in Excel, Relativity, and other litigation support tools.

The ideal candidate is a problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can design innovative solutions to support attorneys and clients through every phase of litigation.

The E-Discovery Attorney will be required to meet the enclosed RSHC Values and Standards for Attorneys and Attorney Requirements to hold the position and be eligible for within the Pathway to Partnership Program, in addition to their commitment to develop a proven track record of expertise with the following Essential Duties and Responsibilities for advancement.

• Manage all phases of the e-discovery lifecycle, including data preservation, collection, processing, review, and production.
• Develop, test, and implement Excel-based analytical tools, formulas, and VBA/VBS scripts to support all phases of litigation.
• Construct and refine Relativity and dt Search searches, email threading, and analytics to optimize document review workflows.
• Analyze large datasets in complex litigation—supporting all phases of the case, from early exposure assessment through discovery, trial preparation, and settlement.
• Coordinate with outside vendors (e.g., Consilio, Epiq) on data hosting, processing, and production deliverables.
• Perform technical and legal quality control on document productions, including Bates numbering, metadata verification, and privilege review tracking.
• Troubleshoot and resolve minor IT and software issues related to litigation support tools and review platforms.
• Provide guidance on discovery strategy, proportionality, and technology-assisted review methods.
• Maintain process documentation, SOPs, and discovery protocols for internal and client use.
• Identify opportunities for workflow automation and efficiency improvements across the firm’s litigation practice.

• The firm is committed to the professional development of every associate in order to meet that goal. This includes providing challenging work opportunities that will stretch your existing capabilities, as well as guidance concerning how to meet the professional standards of the firm. We are committed to providing these opportunities to all members of our diverse group of associates, including direct engagement with clients and in the business development and marketing efforts of the firm.
  
  We will also assist in positioning you to establish yourself as a thought leader in the broader legal profession, primarily through speaking and writing opportunities, and supporting individual roles in various professional organizations. Our goal is to help you to succeed in your personal practice and to create pathways for you to enhance and expand the client relationships, professional accomplishments, and reputation of the firm.
  
  Doing so will be important to your advancement in the firm, including advancement to partnership.
• We expect that you will find the work challenging, sometimes daunting, and that you will seek guidance when that occurs. We expect your full engagement in the formal and informal…