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eDiscovery Counsel

San Francisco, CA ยท On-site +1

$180K - $210K/yr

This role is ideal for an attorney with strong litigation experience combined with deep technical knowledge of eDiscovery workflows, platforms, and technology-assisted review tools. The selected ...

E-Discovery Staff Attorney Law Firm - downtown Houston The eDiscovery Counsel will be a member of the firm's Disputes Technology & Services practice group and will have responsibility for (a ...

Global eDiscovery, Senior Manager

New York, NY ยท On-site

$144K - $270K/yr

... attorneys and outside counsel on active matters to define scopes, establish timelines, and coordinate discovery execution - Advise stakeholders on eDiscovery risks, technology solutions, data ...

Global eDiscovery, Senior Manager

San Jose, CA ยท On-site

$144K - $270K/yr

... attorneys and outside counsel on active matters to define scopes, establish timelines, and coordinate discovery execution - Advise stakeholders on eDiscovery risks, technology solutions, data ...

... where both attorneys and professional staff contribute to client success and organizational ... The eDiscovery Analyst provides project management and technical support to members of the firm's ...

... where both attorneys and professional staff contribute to client success and organizational ... The eDiscovery Analyst provides project management and technical support to members of the firm's ...

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How much do ediscovery attorney jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for ediscovery attorney in the United States is $108,160.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,000.00 and $130,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an ediscovery attorney?

eDiscovery attorneys are legal professionals who specialize in managing the electronic discovery process during litigation or investigations. They are responsible for identifying, collecting, preserving, reviewing, and producing electronically stored information (ESI) such as emails, documents, databases, and other digital records that may be relevant to a legal case. Their expertise ensures compliance with legal requirements and court rules regarding the handling of digital evidence, and they often work closely with IT experts, clients, and other legal teams to efficiently manage large volumes of data. eDiscovery attorneys play a crucial role in minimizing risks and costs associated with electronic evidence.

What does an ediscovery attorney do?

An e-discovery attorney is an expert in legal technology. In this career, you carry out duties related to researching and extracting electronic information to use in legal cases. Your responsibilities as an e-discovery attorney are to identify the best process to collect stored information that could aid a legal team in an investigation or courtroom case. You then place the data into a secure database and code it for document review by eligible parties. E-discovery attorneys must stay up to date on electronic information policies, consult legal teams on these policies and changes, and assist law enforcement in obtaining necessary information for a case.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an ediscovery attorney?

To thrive as an Ediscovery Attorney, you need a solid legal background, expertise in civil procedure and discovery rules, and a Juris Doctor degree with bar admission. Familiarity with eDiscovery platforms like Relativity, Concordance, and certifications such as Certified E-Discovery Specialist (CEDS) are typically required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication are vital soft skills for managing large volumes of electronic data and collaborating with legal teams. These skills and qualifications are crucial for ensuring compliance, efficient document review, and successful litigation outcomes in a technology-driven legal environment.

What are some common challenges faced by ediscovery attorneys when managing large-scale document reviews?

Ediscovery Attorneys often encounter challenges such as handling vast volumes of electronically stored information (ESI), ensuring data privacy and compliance, and meeting tight discovery deadlines. Coordinating with technology vendors and legal teams to establish effective review protocols is essential, as is staying up-to-date with evolving e-discovery tools and legal standards. Additionally, prioritizing key documents and managing complex privilege reviews require strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

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Infographic showing various Ediscovery Attorney job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 10% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $108,160 per year, or $52 per hour.

Manager, eDiscovery Technology

Simpson Thacher and Bartlett LLP

New York, NY โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago


Job description

Job Summary & Objectives
The Legal eDiscovery Technology Manager is a highly skilled senior individual contributor responsible for leading the firm's technical eDiscovery capabilities across all phases of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM). The role provides expert-level hands-on support in RelativityOne and adjacent platforms, architects defensible workflows, deploys advanced analytics and AI-assisted review, and delivers critical guidance to attorneys and case teams on complex, high-stakes matters. This role focuses on deep technical mastery, strategic consulting, and cross-functional leadership in processes, technology innovation, and best practices.
This position is designed as the technical anchor of the team, and serves as the primary progression step toward the Senior Legal eDiscovery Technology Manager role, where leadership and strategic responsibilities expand.
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities
eDiscovery Technology & Platform Expertise
  • Provide day to day technical (Relativity One) expertise to eDiscovery stakeholders
  • Serve as the firm's primary hands-on technical expert for RelativityOne, including administration, configuration, analytics, processing, productions, performance optimization, and troubleshooting.
  • Provide advanced consultation on metadata integrity, search methodology, privilege screening, and defensible workflow design.
  • Support and advise on secondary platforms (Reveal, Everlaw, Nuix, Logikcull) when matter needs require diversification.
  • Manage and process modern data sources including M365/Purview, Teams, Slack, Zoom, WhatsApp, Google Workspace, Salesforce, mobile device data, and cloud repositories.
  • Automate workflows using Relativity scripts, APIs, PowerShell, or Python to improve efficiency and consistency
  • Maintain strong security posture through access controls, audit trails, secure data transfers, and workspace oversight

Case Team Support & Workflow Leadership
  • Lead consultations on defensible EDRM workflows, including identification, preservation/legal hold collaboration, collection strategy, processing, review, and production.
  • Lead matter kickoffs, conduct search strategy consultations, and ensure technical workflows align with legal strategy and case requirements.
  • Design complex search and culling strategies, advanced analytics (email threading, near-duplicate detection, clustering, TAR/CAL), and defensible validation approaches.
  • Perform detailed quality control on processing, review sets, and productions; maintain rigorous defensibility documentation throughout.

Process Improvement & Technology Innovation
  • Act as a liaison with vendors, ensuring cost-effective service models and consistent delivery quality.
  • Develop and maintain SOPs, workflow documentation, templates, guidelines, and knowledge articles.
  • Deliver targeted training and enablement sessions for attorneys, paralegals, and internal support teams on eDiscovery technology and best practices.
  • Lead internal initiatives to evaluate emerging technologies and incorporate innovations into existing processes.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve RelativityOne performance or configuration issues.

Operational Responsibilities
  • Provide timely updates to case teams, including workload prioritization and risk identification.
  • Partner with vendors as a technical liaison; support budget and SOW development with relevant inputs.
  • Support internal analytics, operational reporting, and KPI data collection (but does not own governance)
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legal technology trends, analytics capabilities, and regulatory expectations.

Qualifications
Required
  • Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Legal Studies, or related discipline (or comparable experience)
  • 7+ years of hands-on eDiscovery experience, including 3+ years supporting a major law firm (AmLaw 100 preferred) or enterprise-level corporate legal department
  • Advanced, demonstrable expertise with RelativityOne administration, analytics, processing, productions, performance, and troubleshooting.
  • Proven experience with AI-assisted review (TAR/CAL) and advanced analytics workflows.
  • Familiarity with one or more additional platforms (Reveal, Everlaw, Nuix, Logikcull, etc.).
  • Proficiency with modern data sources and cloud-based collection considerations.
  • Ability to automate or enhance workflows using scripts or APIs (PowerShell, Python, Relativity scripts).
  • Strong understanding of FRCP, defensibility, chain-of-custody, privacy/compliance frameworks, and complex eDiscovery documentation.
  • Exceptional communication and the ability to guide attorneys and stakeholders through high-pressure, technical challenges.
  • Deep Relativity One workflow configuration

Preferred:
  • J.D. or advanced technical/legal degree.
  • Relativity certifications: RCA, plus R1 Pro, Analytics Specialist, or Expert-level credentials.
  • PMP or equivalent project management training.

Salary Information
NY Only: The estimated base salary range for this position is $150,000 to $175,000 at the time of posting.
The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. This role is exempt meaning it is not overtime pay eligible.
Simpson Thacher will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
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