Executive, eDiscovery (Legal Technology)

The Opportunity

The role: Executive, eDiscovery (Legal Technology)

This is an exciting opportunity to join the eDiscovery team within our new, global, Digital Legal Delivery practice.

The eDiscovery team is responsible for the provision of client data management products and services to clients of the firm through instructing teams based in the relevant Practice Groups. This includes advising on and assisting with the identification, preservation, collection and processing of client data and managing the electronic data during review and analysis, production and presentation phases.

An Executive is responsible for managing the eDiscovery and the client technology elements of a number of client matters.

This role is responsible for day-to-day engagement with instructing teams (partners and associates of the firm) for the best practice execution of the eDiscovery aspects of matters.

The role will ensure the overall provision of high quality services and will play a key part in building the reputation of the eDiscovery function both internally and externally.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• 2-4 years demonstrable experience in a similar role from a leading top tier, national or international private practice; or an in-house environment;

• expertise in Case Management Software such as Relativity, Ringtail/Discover, Recommind Axcelerate, or similar.

• proficiency in eDiscovery technical and/or project coordination skills.

• capable of articulating technical concepts effectively. Able to draft concise, accurate and credible notes/emails to explain the eDiscovery process.

• excellent understanding of the legal framework of eDiscovery, existing protocols, practices and relevant legal standards.

• excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• expertise in document management/reviews and/or case work at required level.

• proficiency in MS Windows and MS Office Applications with advanced capabilities in running Access db queries and/or Excel functions for data manipulations.

• understanding of the eDiscovery workflow and processors.

• understanding on current Australian court/regulatory requirements around discovery and productions.

The team:

Our Digital Legal Delivery combines the best analytical legal minds backed by investments in cutting-edge tools and technologists.

Continuing to support our clients, we deliver a holistic response to clients and our problem solvers support businesses needing invention and fresh thinking from their legal advisers alongside the technical excellence you expect from a leading global law firm.

Leveraging experience to map the intersections where people and tech deliver results, our group supports businesses undergoing their own digitisation projects and those who seek freedom from the manual and inefficient processes of traditional legal services delivery.

Experienced at delivering large and complex legal services, we are experts in the delivery of data-intensive mandates.

Imagining possibilities, our Digital Legal Delivery group is implementing the best solutions today, while experimenting with emerging tools to understand their practical applications for tomorrow.

Evolving through design thinking, legal project management, advisory and new law frameworks, generative AI came as no surprise to HSF’s digital team, neither will the next big digital transformation.

Herbert Smith Freehills is proud to be awarded Number 1 ‘Attraction Firm’ (Lawyers Weekly Legal Firm of Choice 2022-23), Law Firm of the Year (Australasian Law Awards, 2021) and Most Innovative International Law Firm, Asia Pacific (Financial Times Awards 2020).

What you can expect from us:

• We’re a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 5,000 professionals. As the market leader in Australia, we are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity and digital innovation. We are client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solution-focused expertise. We will align your growth with our ambitions.

• We make your personal and professional growth our business. And as part of the team, our ambition is yours too. Wherever you are in your career: grow and help the firm grow with you.

• We will provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you. Daily experiences, supportive challenges, team collaboration, mentors, and structured learning opportunities help you to expand your knowledge and reach your goals.

• We value your wellbeing, both at home and work and we place a strong emphasis on mental health. If you need support, you’ll have it and we’ll empower you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities, and effectively manage things within your control.

• For more benefits on offer such as our 26 weeks paid parental leave, holistic wellbeing fund or home office allowance please click/ copy this link into your browser - https://marketing.hsf.com/20/29354/landing-pages/hsf-benefits.pdf

• Join us to be part of a human, bold and outstanding team at Australia’s market leading law firm.

We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to First Nations, LGBTIQA+ and neurodivergent individuals, as well as individuals of all ages, cultures, genders, and abilities. We’re a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace and celebrate the diversity of our people.

For any questions or a confidential discussion, please contact Lindsay Kay, Senior Recruitment Adviser on Lindsay.Kay@hsf.com.

This vacancy is being managed directly by Herbert Smith Freehills Recruitment team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require additional assistance. Thank you.

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Diversity & Inclusion

At Herbert Smith Freehills you will be part of a diverse, innovative culture where high performance, client focus and highly engaged people are our differentiator. People at our firm come from a range of backgrounds and bring a wide variety of experiences and perspectives to their work with us. We strive to ensure that our inclusive environment means you feel valued and able to perform at your best by being your authentic self at work. We know that our future success not only depends on being innovative and progressive in the changing legal market but, most importantly, on our people feeling highly engaged in meaningful work.

We understand that you have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to create a working environment based on mutual trust and respect, in which you can perform at your best whilst maintaining sustainable balance across your life.