March 10, 2026

eDiscovery Counsel

LitigationE-Discovery

Morrison & Foerster LLP
District of Columbia, Seattle, New York City, San Francisco

eDiscovery Counsel

Morrison & Foerster LLPDistrict of Columbia, Seattle, New York City, San Francisco

Practice area

Litigation · E-Discovery

PQE

8-12 years

Locations

District of Columbia, District of Columbia | Seattle, Washington | New York City, New York | San Francisco, California

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

eDiscovery Counsel role based in Seattle, San Francisco, New York, or Washington, D.C.
Lead complex discovery matters for litigation and investigations across the full electronically stored information (ESI) lifecycle.
Serve as a strategic advisor to case teams and clients, guiding preservation, collection, review, analytics, production, and privilege management.
Develop and execute tailored discovery strategies, lead meet-and-confer negotiations, manage discovery budgets, and supervise review teams.
Proactively identify and mitigate discovery-related risks, including sanctions exposure and privilege waiver.
Design and implement early case assessment strategies leveraging advanced analytics, predictive coding, and AI-driven review tools.
J.D. from an accredited law school and active U.S. state bar membership required (or eligible for prompt admission in practice state).
8-12 years of litigation experience with significant responsibility for discovery strategy, management, and execution, including leading large-scale electronic document reviews.
Deep expertise in ESI management workflows (preservation, collection, processing, review, production), advanced proficiency with Relativity or comparable platforms, and strong command of eDiscovery law, proportionality standards, and defensibility best practices.
Experience in complex commercial litigation, regulatory investigations, or white-collar matters is preferred.
Annual salary range for New York and San Francisco: $184,000 - $257,000.
Annual salary range for Seattle and Washington, D.C.: $175,000 - $244,000.
Comprehensive benefits package includes parental leave, wellness programs, education reimbursement, and annual profit-sharing contributions.

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Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

Top recruiter for this opening
Kate Reder Sheikh
Legal Recruiter
Major, Lindsey & Africa
Why talk to Kate Reder Sheikh?
Kate (Catherine) Sum joined Morrison & Foerster LLP's San Francisco office in the Investment Funds group.
Kate is incredible at what she does. She is passionate about her job and her clients and works tirelessly to make sure her clients succeed. I was so touched at how much she really wanted to make sure that I ended up at a firm that matched my personality and goals. I couldn't have asked for someone more knowledgeable or kind as Kate to help me with my move.
Kate (Catherine) Sum
Morrison & Foerster LLP • San Francisco
Top recruiter for this opening
Dale Durham
Legal Recruiter
Major, Lindsey & Africa
Why talk to Dale Durham?
Joseph Gillman joined Morrison & Foerster LLP's Los Angeles office in the Real Estate group.
Dale is an excellent recruiter, and he was a fantastic resource in my transition to big law. Dale helped me update my resume, prepare for interviews, and negotiate an offer. His knowledge of the legal market and hiring process proved invaluable. I highly recommend him.
Joseph Gillman
Morrison & Foerster LLP • Los Angeles

Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

Top recruiter for this opening
Kate Reder Sheikh
Legal Recruiter
Major, Lindsey & Africa
Why talk to Kate Reder Sheikh?
Kate (Catherine) Sum joined Morrison & Foerster LLP's San Francisco office in the Investment Funds group.
Kate is incredible at what she does. She is passionate about her job and her clients and works tirelessly to make sure her clients succeed. I was so touched at how much she really wanted to make sure that I ended up at a firm that matched my personality and goals. I couldn't have asked for someone more knowledgeable or kind as Kate to help me with my move.
Kate (Catherine) Sum
Morrison & Foerster LLP • San Francisco
Top recruiter for this opening
Dale Durham
Legal Recruiter
Major, Lindsey & Africa
Why talk to Dale Durham?
Joseph Gillman joined Morrison & Foerster LLP's Los Angeles office in the Real Estate group.
Dale is an excellent recruiter, and he was a fantastic resource in my transition to big law. Dale helped me update my resume, prepare for interviews, and negotiate an offer. His knowledge of the legal market and hiring process proved invaluable. I highly recommend him.
Joseph Gillman
Morrison & Foerster LLP • Los Angeles

Last updated: April 5, 2026

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