About the Role
The company is seeking a motivated new graduate (0-2 years out of university), ideally with a degree in one of the STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths), to join our legal technology team as an eDiscovery Litigation Support Analyst. This role will involve managing and coordinating the completion of eDiscovery projects in a fast-growing industry within the legal space, where you will leverage your analytical mindset and strong communication skills. Although a law background is not required, an interest in data and technology is essential.
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About eDiscovery
eDiscovery is an emerging sector in the legal field, dealing with the management of vast amounts of electronic data, such as documents and emails, particularly in corporate litigation and investigations. The eDiscovery team utilizes sophisticated software to process and cull these data volumes, making it manageable for legal teams to review. The work is diverse and can involve cases ranging from a bribery matter and pharmaceutical patent claims to airline bankruptcies and celebrity defamation lawsuits. The role demands considerable mental acuity and, at times, may require hours that align with a lawyer's schedule, making it ideal for problem solvers.
Position Summary
The eDiscovery Litigation Support Analyst will be responsible for coordinating and executing eDiscovery projects by providing technical Hosting support to Project Management Teams worldwide. This includes managing electronic discovery solutions for the culling, processing, hosting, and conversion of electronically stored information (ESI) primarily for law firms and Fortune 500 companies.
Position Responsibilities
- Effectuate clients' downstream litigation goals by interrogating client data to determine proper software solutions.
- Work with Relativity and LAW to execute document productions, including bates stamping, creating load files, and performing OCR.
- Oversee the full life cycle of projects in accordance with client-specified parameters.
- Juggle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Track delivery schedules, ensuring proper quality assurance, and manage changes in work scope.
- Communicate with clients and proactively offer solutions to improve their workflow throughout a case’s lifecycle.
- Develop industry knowledge to consult with clients on the best workflows for their particular objectives.
- Be available to answer client questions about web hosting software and perform various administrative functions of the application(s) to meet clients’ needs.
- Serve as a liaison between the client, digital forensics, data processing, and hosting teams.
- Utilize analytical skills for remediating aberrations in the process.
- Ensure jobs are completed according to both client and industry standards.
- Perform other special projects or duties as required.
What We Require
- Preferred degree in a STEM subject.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Capability to work with large volumes of data.
- Above-average knowledge of MS Office (particularly Excel).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- A strong linear thinker with an analytical or data-based mindset.
- Embrace of technology and willingness to learn new software platforms.
- Ability to communicate complex concepts and issues in a clear and concise manner.
- Capability to work under high pressure while maintaining composure.
- Availability by phone or email when out of the office, as needed.
What We Offer
- Fantastic growth potential.
- Comprehensive training.
- Bright colleagues.
- Strong preference for promoting internally.
