Job Description

A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide.

Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world’s most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future.

We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world’s leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients.

Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimize your wellbeing.

What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.

Department purpose

A&O Shearman eDiscovery are uniquely positioned within the firm to offer data services externally to our clients and internally to other departments as well as offering our core services to the Disputes team. The ability to provide professional and innovative eDiscovery services is a key part of the Disputes strategy going forward. The ability to combine our legal expertise with data-driven solutions to our clients is a compelling story to tell.

Role purpose

The eDiscovery Specialist will deliver excellent service to internal and external clients in respect of eDiscovery and other client data-related tasks. The role is based in New York / Washington DC / Austin / Dallas / Houston and will report to the Global Head of eDiscovery Operations.

Role and responsibilities Providing Relativity support including user access and security permissions, review workflow set-up and support, application of search logic, text analytics and generative AI features and creation of native and/or tiff productions for disclosureApplying A&O Shearman best practice policies and guidelines to all eDiscovery matters including the routine application of advanced analytics, active learning and generative AIPerforming day-to-day activities of multiple, concurrent matters to meet or exceed budgeted billable hours Delivering high-quality customer service thereby fostering internal client relationshipsAssisting client/lawyers in expediting data transfer utilizing media devices/SFTP including data loggingProactively identifying and mitigating risks Delivering end-user training sessions Establishing and maintaining solid working relationships with complementary Innovation services, such as Advanced Delivery Legal and Project ManagementContributing towards the continuous improvement of departmental working practicesMaintaining and increasing industry-specific knowledge through software training and certifications, A&O Shearman courses and attendance at software demonstrations and other industry eventsKey requirements Minimum of 2 years relevant experience requiredRelativity administration experienceHold or be willing to obtain the Certified Relativity Administrator credentialExcellent customer-oriented service ethos Knowledge of the entire EDRMExperience with data processing tools such as Relativity or NuixUnderstanding of forensic data preservation tools and techniques Strong communication skills (written and verbal)Excellent attention to detail including working methodically Flexibility with respect to assigned tasks and engagements due to changing deadlines, deliverables, and task prioritiesAbility to work apace and under pressureFlexibility to work beyond office hours on occasion Strong organizational skills, with ability to prioritize and multi-taskAbility to travel Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Law advantageousEqual Employment Opportunity, including Veterans and Disability

A&O Shearman is an equal opportunity employer, including Veterans and Disability. Every individual has the right to work in a professional environment that promotes equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination and harassment. This policy applies to all aspects of an individual’s relationship with A&O Shearman, including, without limitation, recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, compensation, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

If you are vision-impaired or have another disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law and wish to discuss accommodations related to applying for employment at A&O Shearman, please contact US HR Transactions at US-HRTransactions@aoshearman.com or call +1 212 610 6300 and ask for HR Transactions. This role is open to our New York, Washington, D.C., Austin, Dallas, and Houston offices. For individuals assigned to or hired for this opportunity in New York, the estimated annualized base salary range for this position is $100,000 - $138,000. For individuals assigned to or hired for this opportunity in Washington, D.C., the estimated annualized base salary range for this position is $96,000 - $118,000. For individuals assigned to or hired for this opportunity in Texas, the estimated annualized base salary range for this position is $92,000 - $108,000. The actual base salary offered will depend on the overall qualifications of the individual applicant for the position and other job-related factors permitted by law. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes a discretionary bonus, paid leave, life, health, accident, and disability insurance; and a 401(k) plan.