Litigation Counsel

Job Description

Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search, a Hispanic Women Owned & Operated National Recruiting Firm stands at the forefront of innovation and excellence. Led by a visionary team with a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion, our firm is dedicated to identifying and attracting top talent across the nation. With a unique blend of cultural insight and professional expertise, we pride ourselves on creating an environment that fosters success for both employers and candidates.

Our client is one of the largest legal practices focused exclusively on addressing the legal challenges that arise at the intersection of the law and technology, including eDiscovery, information governance, data privacy, and data security. They provide clients with practical, innovative, and cost-effective solutions and serve Global and Fortune 500 companies across a diverse array of industries. They also work collaboratively with Am Law 100 law firms in roles ranging from co-counsel to consulting and testifying expert witnesses and have appeared in state and federal courts throughout the United States.

Our client is seeking talented Counsel in all their offices and/or to work remotely. They are adding qualified and talented Counsel to meet the increasing demands of their clients. The work will be for regional, national, and global clients providing practical, innovative, and cost-effective solutions in the eDiscovery, information governance, and data privacy service markets.

Candidates should have at least ten (10) years of experience in Litigation, eDiscovery and information governance within a law firm, consulting advisory firm, or corporate management function. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience advising clients on a range of Litigation and eDiscovery issues, developing discovery plans, complying with best practices, implementing and leveraging discovery analytics and technology, managing the discovery process, and defending and resolving issues that arise during the course of discovery.

QUALIFICATIONS:

At least ten (10) years of experience with drafting briefs, motions, and pleadings, taking and defending depositions, arguing motions, witness interviews, drafting discovery requests, and related litigation experience.

Knowledge of legal principles specifically on eDiscovery, information governance, and data privacy and be up to date with the existing and emerging law, legislation, and practice

Admission to the bar in a least one of the following jurisdictions: California, Illinois, Minnesota, Texas, Virginia, Washington, DC

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Excellent judgment and be able to exercise it under pressure.

Ability to impress and handle a range of clients.

Demonstrated ability and thought leadership in one or more practice areas of value to the Firm.

Strong technical, client management, project plan design, facilitation, and project leadership skills.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with all levels of Firm team members, clients, and business partners.

Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to function in a high-energy, fast-paced environment.

Ability to maintain an atmosphere where team spirit thrives on cooperation, trust, and empowerment.

Salary Range:$217,814.00 To 265,000.00 Annually