Litigation Attorney Discovery and Government Investigations
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Job Location:
Dearborn, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Ford Motor Companys Office of the General Counsel is seeking a highly skilled exceptionally detail-oriented and proactive attorney to work on litigation matters for our team with a focus on discovery and government this role the attorney will oversee discovery in a broad range of litigation matters interact with clients in factual development and manage external attorney will play a critical part in communicating working collaboratively with the internal Office of General Counsel team. If you possess outstanding discovery litigation skills thrive in a dynamic corporate environment and are passionate about producing high-quality legal content we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
- Manage discovery across a diverse portfolio of complex litigation matters including class action and product liability.
- Conduct factual investigations relating to pending litigation including interviewing key employees within the company.
- Manage and collaborate closely with and external counsel on the handling of discovery in litigation including budgeting strategy development and performance oversight.
- Review discovery responses and briefing relating to discovery issues such as motions to compel and motions to seal.
- Coordinate responses to government investigations regulatory inquiries subpoenas and enforcement actions from federal state and international agencies.
- Develop implement and oversee the companys e-discovery strategy and protocols ensuring efficient defensible and cost-effective identification preservation collection processing review and production of electronically stored information (ESI).
- Evaluate and implement e-discovery technologies and tools (e.g. RelOne) to optimize workflows and enhance efficiency.
Advise internal stakeholders and business units on litigation risks and discovery obligations and provide guidance on best practices for data preservation e-discovery and litigation readiness.
Qualifications
Required Skills and Abilities
Background working on litigation issues in a variety of state and federal court settings.
Strong understanding of discovery including e-discovery in both state and federal court..
Meticulous attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in all work product.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex discovery issues in litigation.
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with attorneys and internal business partners.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite particularly Microsoft Word for advanced document creation and editing.
Experience:
8 years of dedicated experience working on litigation matters
Demonstrated ability to work independently on significant projects with minimal supervision.
Experience in automotive manufacturing or consumer products industries.
Education and Licensing:
A Juris Doctor (JD) degree is required.
Must be a licensed attorney in a U.S. state.
Key Skills
- Construction Law Experience
- Legal Drafting
- Litigation
- Intellectual Property Law
- Mediation Experience
- Legal Research
- Personal Injury Law
- Research Experience
- Securities Law
- Alternative dispute resolution
- Real Estate Law
- Writing Skills
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