at RSM US LLP in ChicagoChicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
REIMAGINING FLEXBILITY - RSM's
goal is to offer flexibility in when, where and how you work to help you manage
your unique professional and personal priorities while still delivering
excellent RSM experiences for your clients, colleagues and communities. As
such, this role is open to locations in close proximity to one of our many
offices in the United States.
Counsel
will be responsible for eDiscovery relating to all RSM legal matters.
Counsel will work closely with in-house legal teams and business teams
throughout the Firm to guide and advise on eDiscovery best practices and
guidelines. This includes working across all RSM lines of business for
records policies, maintenance, development, and implementation of
technology. Counsel will have oversight of a team of eDiscovery
specialist and direct collections on complex litigation matters, subpoenas and
preservation requests. Candidates with direct litigation experience are
preferred.
Skills:
Supervising all aspects of
eDiscovery to support RSM litigation, including electronic document
preservation, collection, and review.
Advising on legal and technological
concerns relating to eDiscovery.
Assisting in relevancy of scope of
discovery with RSM in-house counsel and outside counsel (e.g., custodians,
search terms, date ranges).
Supervising and Managing retention
limits on the GC eDiscovery platforms.
Maintaining subject matter expertise
on legal and regulatory obligations relating to records management.
Advising and providing support to
the business stakeholders as it relates to compliance with document retention
obligations and eDiscovery policies across all IT platforms and technology.
Manage and guide the eDiscovery GC
litigation in-house specialists and foster a collaborative team environment.
Refine and create standard ESI
protocols. Review and update protocols, training materials and workflows.
Assist with analyzing and testing
new software and new versions of software.
Provide briefings to General Counsel
and other Counsel as requested.
Qualifications:
Juris Doctorate required that must
be actively licensed and in good standing with a state bar.
5+ years of experience practicing
law, ligation and eDiscovery skills required.
Knowledge of legal matter management
and project management skills.
Technical and working knowledge of
eDiscovery platforms.
Experienced communicator with a
variety of audiences including legal teams, technical teams and company
leadership management teams.
Strong aptitude for technology.
Ability to communicate effectively
with a technical and non-technical audience.
Thorough knowledge of eDiscovery and
litigation lifecycle.
Must be familiar with current
versions of Microsoft Office Suite.
Currently, RSM does not intend to hire candidates for entry level positions who will need, now or in the future, RSM sponsorship through any non-immigrant visa category such as the H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, or TN.
RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com.
The firm offers a competitive benefits package, base compensation, and an employee bonus program for eligible roles based on individual and firm performance per program guidelines. Base compensation ranges can be found between the ranges noted below in the posting, and an actual offer can vary based upon on role, hiring location, and qualifications. For additional information on RSM's total rewards, visit our website at .
If required by applicable law or client policy, you may be required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 or have an approved accommodation.
You
want your next step to be the right one. You've worked hard to get where you
are today. And now you're ready to use your unique skills, talents and
personality to achieve great things. RSM is a place where you are valued as an
individual, mentored as a future leader, and recognized for your
accomplishments and potential. Working directly with clients, key decision
makers and business owners across various industries and geographies, you'll
move quickly along the learning curve and our clients will benefit from your
fresh perspective.
Experience RSM US. Experience the power of being understood.
RSM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.
