E-Discovery Legal Initiatives Coordinator - Chevy Chase, MD (HYBRID)

Posted:
9/2/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States ⋅ Maryland, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level

Field(s):
Legal & Compliance

Workplace Type:
On-site

Primary Position Objective:

We are seeking a highly skilled, motivated, and detail-oriented individual to serve as an eDiscovery coordinator in the Legal Department primarily to coordinate e-discovery projects from inception to completion. This position provides broad range of project support and requires excellent communication and task management skills, as well as interacting confidentially with all levels of leadership. There is also an expectation of strong technical skills.  The selected candidate thrives in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels.

Basic Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree

  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, strong technical and legal background preferred.

  • Must have extensive knowledge of the concepts, principles, management and processing of electronically stored information (ESI) as they relate to legal matters, including the use of various ESI management and review tools and applications such as Relativity, everlaw, and Microsoft Office 365.

  • Must have extensive knowledge and experience in evaluating and recommending advanced analytics solutions.

  • Must have knowledge of Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, industry trends, and case law.

  • An individual that thrives in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and work collaboratively with teams across all levels.

  • Attention to detail and discretion are required as well as strong communication skills, good judgment and sense of urgency.

Primary Responsibilities: 

  • Coordinate the details of e-discovery projects from inception to completion, including data collection, analysis, processing, review, quality control, output deliverables and data management.

  • Manage multiple concurrent projects from transition to archival while keeping team leadership informed of status, potential project risks or pending issues.

  • Establish schedules and priorities; monitor and update project information, create documentation, reports, and related work throughout the project lifecycle.

  • Develop strategic and tactical project plans with the legal teams and participate in their execution.

  • Assists in day-to-day needs of the Legal Department as needed.

Location: Hybrid – This individual must be able to work onsite 3 days per week out of our Chevy Chase, MD location.


 

At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.


 

Benefits:

As an Associate, you’ll enjoy our Total Rewards Program* to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including:

  • Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period**
  • Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Training and Licensures

*Benefits may be different by location.  Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.

**Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.

The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.