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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