Litigation Attorney: Discovery and Government Investigations

Ford Motor Company • Dearborn, MI • 6h ago

Ford Motor Company's 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 investigations. In this role, the attorney will oversee discovery in a broad range of litigation matters, interact with clients in factual development and manage external counsel. The 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.

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 company's 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.

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.

Requisition ID : 54566

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