- Manages the WM Computer Forensics Lab and the team operating the lab.
- Develops and manages the implementation of the Company’s overall strategy for electronic document collection, storage, archiving and destruction.
- Assists in design, implementation and continuous review and improvement of Legal Department related processes and technologies, particularly those related to electronic and paper litigation holds.
- Reviews requests to forensically examine WM devices (computers, laptops, tablets, phones, etc.) and in partnership with legal counsel recommends forensic examinations.
- Coordinates the administrative management of litigation holds as a centralized process for the entire department. Provides assistance and oversight for the substantive processes to other Department members.
- Maintains statistical and documented information related to cases and/or Company issues. Works with appropriate departments/functions within the Company to ensure implementation of policies or actions when necessary.
- Partners with internal stakeholders to better ensure processes and procedures are sufficient to satisfy company policy and state and federal laws.
- Initiates and develops reports to apprize management of the status, volume and complexity of litigation holds and other issues.
- Possesses and is able to demonstrate general understanding of legal functions on a wide scope and specifically has knowledge and is able to implement the rules of litigation, particularly related to discovery.
- Directs and manages vendors retained for electronic document management.
- Responsible for an operations budget and accountable for financial oversight of the budget.
- Associate's Degree focused on the Paralegal career is
- 7 years or more years of previous legal experience required, including a significant portion of that time spent in discovery production related activities.
- 3 years Experience with discovery and matter management systems.
- Bachelor's Degree or J.D., and direct experience in the management of electronic discovery issues
- This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.
WM (WM.com) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post‑consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas‑to‑electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy‑duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity
For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.
Real ID
In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative.
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