Discovery Litigation Counsel (Contract – Full-Time, Remote)
Location: Remote
Commitment: 40 hours/week
Duration: 6 months
Rate: $105–$120/hr
About the Role
A leading global automotive company is seeking an experienced Discovery Litigation Counsel to support complex litigation and government investigations. This attorney will manage discovery across a broad litigation portfolio, coordinate investigative efforts, collaborate with outside counsel, and help drive litigation strategy.
This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented litigator with strong discovery, e‑discovery, and investigative experience who thrives in a fast-paced in‑house environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage discovery for a wide range of litigation matters, including class actions and product liability cases.
- Conduct factual investigations, including interviews with internal employees and subject‑matter experts.
- Oversee and collaborate with outside counsel on discovery strategy, budgeting, workflows, and performance.
- Review discovery responses, briefs, and filings, including motions to compel and motions to seal.
- Coordinate responses to government investigations, regulatory inquiries, subpoenas, and enforcement actions across federal, state, and international agencies.
- Develop and manage the company’s e‑discovery strategy, protocols, and processes to ensure defensible, efficient handling of ESI.
- Evaluate, adopt, and optimize e‑discovery tools and technologies (e.g., RelativityOne/RelOne).
- Advise internal stakeholders on litigation risks, discovery obligations, and best practices for preservation and litigation readiness.
Required Skills & Abilities
- Experience handling litigation matters in both federal and state courts.
- Strong understanding of discovery and e‑discovery processes, standards, and obligations.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in all written work.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, especially for resolving complex discovery issues.
- Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple matters simultaneously.
- Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills for working with internal business partners and legal colleagues.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Word.
- Proficiency with Relativity and e‑discovery tools.
Experience & Background
- Minimum of 5+ years of litigation experience , including hands‑on discovery responsibilities.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision on significant matters.
- Experience in automotive, manufacturing, or consumer products industries is a plus.
Education & Licensing
- Juris Doctor (JD) required.
- Must be a licensed attorney in at least one U.S. state.