eDiscovery Law Clerk
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Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for an eDiscovery Law Clerk. In this position, you will play a vital role within the Legal e-Discovery Team, managing the full lifecycle of discovery activities related to litigation and regulatory matters. Your work will ensure the proper handling, preservation, and production of electronically stored information (ESI), supporting compliance and legal requirements across the enterprise.
Pay rate range (CAD): $17.60/hr – $29.71/hr
Responsibilities
- Manage multiple cases from initiation to completion utilizing advanced technology and techniques
- Collaborate with litigators to define discovery parameters, including custodians and search terms
- Draft and issue legal hold notices, monitoring custodian responses and conducting interviews
- Instruct technicians on database setup in review platforms and assist legal counsel with technology tools
- Maintain documentation and chain of custody logs for all relevant records
- Support legal team in analyzing and responding to e-Discovery requests in line with proportionality principles
- Assist in planning and implementing review workflows, managing quality control, and documenting review processes
- Monitor and report on case review statuses and case progress
- Coordinate the lifting of legal holds and related case closure activities
- Provide technical guidance and support to legal professionals on eDiscovery matters
- Develop and nurture relationships with legal and Line of Business contacts to ensure their needs are met
- Serve as liaison between the Line of Business and the Legal Group
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive enterprise and employee information
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Desired Skill-Set
- 1-3 years of experience in the legal industry or relevant postsecondary education, including recent graduates with Law Clerk/Paralegal certificates
- Proficient with new technology and software tools relevant to e-Discovery
- Knowledge of applicable laws and legislation, legal terminology, and litigation documentation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Familiarity with legal and technical terminology
- Excellent attention to detail, proofreading, and editing abilities
- Basic math and accounting skills
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Effective interpersonal skills and team collaboration
- Adaptability to fast-paced and evolving environments
- Proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Nice to Have
- Financial Industry experience
- Experience working in high-volume legal environments
- Prior eDiscovery experience
- Relativity platform experience
BeachHead is an equal opportunity agency and employer. We advocate for our candidates and welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability. BeachHead or our clients may use technology-enabled tools, including automation and artificial intelligence (AI), to support parts of the recruitment process such as resume screening, application management, and candidate matching. These tools assist our recruiters and our clients, and do not replace human decision-making. This job posting represents a current or anticipated vacancy. The position may be filled at any time, and the posting may be removed without notice once the role has been filled.