Metropolitan Transportation Authority · 2 days ago
Deputy General Counsel/Unit Chief, E-Discovery and FOIL
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$192K/yr - $228K/yr
10+ years expThe Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people. The Deputy General Counsel e-Discovery and FOIL will lead the MTA’s e-Discovery and FOIL Unit, providing legal and technical support to address e-discovery matters and supervising the legal and technical staff in the unit.
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Responsibilities
The Deputy General Counsel, e-Discovery and FOIL will supervise, manage and train the staff in the e-Discovery and FOIL Unit, which is responsible for providing legal and technical advice and assistance to all of the MTA agencies’ legal staff in responding to e-discovery requests and managing e-discovery generally. Develop and motivate personnel within the department. Provide career development for subordinates. Provide prompt and effective coaching and counseling. Responsible for discipline/termination of employees when necessary. Review the performance of staff. Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential
The Deputy General Counsel, e-Discovery and FOIL, will stay current on best practices in e-discovery and FOIL, applicable legal requirements, and available and emerging technology. The Deputy General Counsel will continually follow and be knowledgeable about the growing body of cases related to e-discovery and FOIL, and monitor the federal and state rules for any e-discovery and FOIL developments
The Deputy General Counsel, e-Discovery and FOIL, will provide beginning-to-end oversight of e-discovery matters and will coordinate with legal staff of the various agencies (as well as with the IT Department) in connection with e-Discovery searches in individual lawsuits and in response to requests for information, including but not limited to FOIL requests and subpoenas
The Deputy General Counsel, e-Discovery and FOIL, will advise legal staff on electronic searches and assist with requests from litigation adversaries, including helping to determine if those requests are overbroad, unduly burdensome, or disproportionate to the needs of the case
The Deputy General Counsel, e-Discovery and FOIL, will help set up document reviews of electronic materials, including advising on search terms, protocols, and document production logistics
The Deputy General Counsel, e-Discovery and FOIL, will provide guidance on issues relating to the collection and preservation of electronic documents and materials (including assisting with the litigation hold process), and provide subject matter expertise as needed
The Deputy General Counsel, e-Discovery and FOIL, will be responsible for reviewing FOIL requests to MTA Headquarters and its agencies, providing guidance to paralegals who respond to FOIL requests, coordinating with agency personnel in appropriate situations, and reviewing responses before they are sent out
The Deputy General Counsel, e-Discovery and FOIL, will assist in the evaluation and procurement of technical resources to be used by the e-Discovery and FOIL Unit
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Extensive experience with all aspects of e-discovery and FOIL support and in managing document production and privilege review (including but not limited to collection/preservation of material, search terms, and review protocols)
Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Ability to use well-established discovery platforms and knowledge of evolving e-discovery technologies
Substantial knowledge of current and emerging policies, regulations, court rules, and case law regarding e-discovery and FOIL practices, as well as the interrelation of e-discovery and FOIL practices with other disciplines (e.g., IT, data security, etc.)
Proven ability to manage and train staff
Strong oral, written, and analytical skills
Requires the exercise of independent judgment and discretion
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or comparable applications, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Law Degree from an accredited law school and admission to the New York State Bar
Minimum of ten (10) years of significant e-discovery and FOIL management experience at a law firm, governmental agency, or corporation
Must have prior supervisory experience over a professional legal staff
Preferred
Budget responsibility in prior experience
Familiarity with the MTA's policies and procedures
Familiarity with the MTA's collective bargaining procedures
Company
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people in the 5,000-square-mile area fanning out from New York City through Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Janno Lieber
Chair & CEO
Sam Tabikh, P.E.
Facilities Engineer and Projects CEO
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