EDiscovery Solicitor/Associate (Commercial Disputes & Investigations)
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Department: Professional and Commercial Risk
Department: Professional and Commercial Risk
Location: Leeds
Description
DACB Discover is an eDiscovery, early case assessment, and disclosure solution that enables the seamless use of established document review platforms without the need to separately instruct a third-party provider. It allows our fee-earners to ingest, process, review, and create productions for multiple data types and can be used as a principal depository and review platform for evidence and unused material in various matters.
We’re seeking an entrepreneurial and dynamic Solicitor/Associate to support in the continued commercial growth of DACB Discover and associated eDiscovery services, as well as providing advisory support for the range of eDiscovery projects we manage in the UK and elsewhere.
As part of our wider Professional & Commercial Risk (Commercial Dispute Resolution - CDR) team, this position offers ample scope for development and career growth.
Key Responsibilities
Non-fee earning
* Support DACB Discover lead fee earner with product, service and operational development (adoption of new AI capabilities within the discovery platforms) and internal adoption
* Attending business development meetings as required and interfacing with third party providers and internal stakeholders, identifying and developing opportunities for growth
* Development working knowledge of the commercial model and monitoring project budgets
Fee-earning
* Support other fee earning staff by providing legal project management and advisory support in respect of:
* Forensic collections scoping calls
* Document review
* Searching and reporting, including disclosure issues
* Provide additional fee earning support to the wider commercial litigation practice as required
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* ~1-3 years PQE (or comparable paralegal experience, subject to meeting the remaining requirements)
* Significant experience of managing or involvement with disclosure and mid-large scale document review projects using eDiscovery tools (self-service or third-party led)
* A working understanding of civil procedure rules, particular as regards disclosure
* Excellent and demonstrable interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills
* An entrepreneurial attitude and a strong and demonstrable desire to expand eDiscovery, project management and/or legal tech skills (including the use of AI based solutions in relation to investigations & discovery)
* Technical expertise and experience in one of the following key areas:
* General commercial disputes
* Financial services disputes (insurance; wealth management; banking)
* White collar criminal defence, business crime and internal investigations
We are happy to talk flexible working with our Flex Forward scheme. We would encourage you to talk to us about our approach to flexible working during the hiring process if you would like to explore this further.
Note for Recruitment Agencies
DAC Beachcroft manages all vacancies via our in-house recruitment teams, prioritising direct sourcing and referrals. When external support is required, roles are released to selected agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL).
Speculative CVs sent to any DAC Beachcroft employee without prior instruction from our recruitment teams (LLP and CSG) will not be accepted, and no fees will be payable.
For PSL queries, please contact: recruitment@dacbeachcroft.com or csgrecruitment@dacbeachcroft.com
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Associate
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