Goldberg Segalla is seeking an eDiscovery Manager to lead the firm's discovery program from its Buffalo, NY office. This position is eligible for hybrid work.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The eDiscovery Manager is responsible for leading the firm's discovery program from preservation through production across a national litigation practice. This role oversees complex eDiscovery matters, manages litigation support personnel, and implements modern review methodologies, including technology-assisted review (TAR) and AI-assisted review. The eDiscovery Manager serves as a strategic advisor to attorneys while ensuring efficient, defensible, and cost-effective discovery practices.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Discovery Program & Matter Execution
Manage all phases of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM), including legal hold, identification, preservation, collection, processing, review, analysis, and production.
Collaborate with attorneys and case teams to define discovery scope, including custodians, data sources, search criteria, timelines, and production specifications.
Support development and implementation of ESI protocols, Rule 26(f) conferences, FRE 502(d) orders, and meet-and-confer discussions.
Manage document productions and privilege logs while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and quality control.
Provide litigation support for depositions, motion practice, hearings, and trial preparation.
Review Strategy & Technology
Develop and oversee review workflows utilizing traditional review methods, Technology-Assisted Review (TAR), and Generative AI-assisted review.
Design, validate, and document defensible review methodologies, including sampling strategies, precision and recall testing, and quality assurance measures.
Utilize legal AI technologies for document analysis, summarization, chronologies, and fact development.
Monitor review metrics, costs, and efficiency and provide reporting and recommendations to firm leadership.
Platform & Vendor Management
Administer eDiscovery and review platforms, including workspace creation, user permissions, processing, analytics, productions, and archival processes.
Manage relationships with hosting providers, forensic collection vendors, and litigation support service providers.
Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations regarding implementation, integration, and cost-effectiveness.
Review vendor performance, invoices, service-level agreements, and escalation matters.
Defensibility, Compliance & Data Governance
Ensure compliance with client outside counsel guidelines, carrier requirements, regulatory obligations, and firm policies.
Partner with Information Technology, Records Management, and Risk Management teams on data retention, litigation holds, ethical walls, and secure disposition of discovery data.
Maintain chain-of-custody documentation and audit trails for all collections and productions.
Establish and enforce protocols for information security, data preservation, and defensible discovery practices.
Team Leadership & Training
Lead, mentor, train, and develop eDiscovery analysts and contract reviewers.
Create and maintain standard operating procedures, workflows, templates, and training materials.
Deliver training and guidance to attorneys, paralegals, and staff regarding eDiscovery processes and technology solutions.
Advise attorneys regarding discovery budgets, staffing strategies, carrier billing requirements, and insurance defense best practices.
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES & EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Seven (7) or more years of eDiscovery or litigation support experience, including at least three (3) years of matter management and/or team leadership experience.
Experience working within a law firm, corporate legal department, or eDiscovery services environment.
Strong knowledge of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) and all phases of the discovery lifecycle.
Hands-on experience administering enterprise review platforms, including processing, analytics, searching, productions, and workspace management.
Experience utilizing Technology-Assisted Review (TAR) and AI-assisted review methodologies in active litigation matters.
Working knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure related to electronically stored information, including Rules 26, 34, 37(e), and 45, as well as Federal Rule of Evidence 502.
Experience defending review methodologies and discovery processes during litigation, negotiations, or court proceedings.
Experience managing vendors, budgets, and service-level expectations.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong organizational, analytical, and project management abilities.
Regularly required to clearly communicate and exchange information in English.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information.
May be requested to work beyond normal work hours and weekends to meet client and litigation deadlines.
PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
RelativityOne experience; Relativity Certified Administrator (RCA) and/or Relativity Master certification preferred.
Experience with Relativity aiR for Review or similar generative AI review tools.
Experience with Harvey or other legal AI platforms.
Certified E-Discovery Specialist (CEDS) certification.
Juris Doctor (JD) degree or Paralegal Certificate.
Experience supporting insurance defense practices, including carrier billing guidelines, UTBMS task coding, and litigation budgets.
Experience managing large-scale medical record, claims file, and construction document reviews.
Experience with Microsoft 365, mobile device collections, collaboration platforms, and structured data sources.
Familiarity with document management and records management systems.
Active participation in industry organizations such as ILTA, ACEDS, or EDRM.
BENEFITS:
The hourly salary range for this position is $100,000- $140,000. Actual pay may be adjusted based on experience and other job related factors permitted by law. This position also offers bonuses and a full benefits package. Our benefits package includes, but is not limited to, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, flexible spending, and more.
Department: IT This is a full time position
