Attorney-Adviser (Special Counsel for Discovery)

Posted: Monday, 22 April 2024
Valid Thru: Wednesday, 22 May 2024
Index Requested on: 04/22/2024 13:21:36
Indexed on: 04/22/2024 13:21:36

Location: Chicago, IL, 60601, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is hiring!

Description:

Summary

This position is located at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ENFORCEMENT. As an Attorney-Adviser (Special Counsel for Discovery), you will serve as Special Counsel for Discovery providing expert legal advice and leadership in matters involving complex information gathering.

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Responsibilities

As an Attorney-Adviser (Special Counsel for Discovery), you will:
  • Develop and implement defensive and affirmative discovery strategies and processes in some of Enforcement's largest and most complex matters.
  • Serve as an integral member of litigation teams by leading or supporting and advising on complex discovery issues raised in enforcement litigation.
  • Lead the development and implementation of strategies and processes to efficiently and effectively complete discovery-related tasks, including identifying, collecting, and reviewing documents and information in response to discovery requests served on the Bureau to ensure compliance with discovery obligations and other applicable requirements and policies; asserting privileges and making confidentiality designations in response to discovery requests served on the Bureau; reviewing discovery materials produced by parties and non-parties; negotiating with parties and non-parties regarding discovery issues; and formulating the Bureau's position on discovery disputes.
  • Prepare memoranda of fact and law and policy analyses relating to discovery issues, including complex issues regarding government defensive discovery, expert discovery, and privileges, including as applied to a government entity.
  • Review the work of other attorneys in those areas, ensuring quality and consistency of legal advice rendered. Making recommendations to senior management.

    • Travel Required

    Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

    Promotion potential

    71

    Supervisory status

    No

    Responsibilities:

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    Educational requirements:

    • high school

    Desired Skills:

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    Benefits:

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