The Consumer Protection Branch is seeking qualified attorneys for permanent positions as Trial Attorneys in the Branch Support Unit. Trial Attorneys specializing in e-discovery will:
- Conduct and supervise e-discovery document reviews, including large-scale electronic document review projects for the Branch's civil and criminal matters;
- Conduct and supervise privilege reviews and privilege logging processes, including waiver and claw back implementation;
- Develop electronic document review instructions, ESI protocols, and related trainings for e-discovery review teams;
- Manage the document production process for Branch case teams, including interfacing with litigation support contractors and internal staff on both sending and ingesting productions;
- Understand and implement technology assisted review methodologies;
- Prepare for depositions, discovery motions practice, brief writing and trial by identifying and analyzing relevant factual issues;
- Maintain and improve e-discovery review databases and other systems for Branch case teams;
- Take proactive measures to identify and address the e-discovery needs of Branch litigation teams;
- Litigate issues related to discovery and privilege protocols before federal courts, handling briefing and argument;
- Keep abreast of electronic discovery developments and assisting Branch attorneys in understanding those developments;
- Participate in Division-wide, Department-wide, or interagency working groups related to electronic discovery;
- Advise prosecutors and supervisors throughout the Branch on strategic approaches to identifying and handling issues related to e-discovery at all stages of investigations and litigation;
- Work closely with other DOJ e-discovery attorneys and litigation support specialists, as well as U.S Attorney's Offices and other federal agencies to address e-discovery issues that arise in Branch matters.
Trial Attorneys also will have the ability to engage with Department leadership and to participate in training offerings and events.
As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
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