Job Description
Sr. eDiscovery Analyst
Employment Type: Perm/Direct Hire
Workplace Types: Hybrid (3 days onsite)
Location(s): Downtown LA, Century City, San Francisco, Orange County, San Diego
Industry: Law Firm
Compensation: $100-150k salary + discretionary annual bonus
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Sr. eDiscovery Analyst is responsible for assisting with implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting all aspects of software applications and network systems identified for litigation support needs. The Sr. eDiscovery Analyst is responsible for performing and troubleshooting all processes handled by the Litigation Support department as well as recommending solutions for litigation support needs at the firm.
The Sr. eDiscovery Analyst role involves substantial autonomy, requiring the candidate to be a self-starter who can work effectively with minimal supervision. This position emphasizes direct engagement with case teams, demanding a candidate with extensive prior experience and knowledge in eDiscovery processes. The primary responsibility includes data ingestion into discovery tools, collaborating closely with attorney teams for review preparation, guiding them through the review process, conducting quality control, and managing document production while ensuring privilege protection. A training period is provided, yet the incoming analyst expects to possess a comprehensive background in the field. The role demands flexibility for overtime work within a dynamic, fast-paced litigation support department with high standards for performance.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manages document production processes (hard copy, electronic, etc.): Collects material from client, opposing parties, and third parties (hard copies, electronic data, physical evidence). Maintains chain of custody. Tracks materials through the process. Designs and implements document review systems. Prepares privilege logs. Manages logistics of production of documents (hard copy, images, native).
- Manages technical logistics for depositions (remote hookups, electronic transcripts, videography, synchronization).
- Manages trial preparation and trial support: Compiles and tracks trial exhibits. Prepares pretrial documents. Sets up and manages trial offices and trial support (e.g. remote office setup and logistics).
- Manages relationships with supporting vendors (graphics, court reporters, trial support, hotels, etc.)
- Provides administrator level support for litigation support applications and hardware. This includes the ability to recommend, develop, maintain, and troubleshoot databases and other litigation support software applications.
- Load and manipulate data to/from litigation support software applications, perform data normalization, global edits, overlay or merge data into existing records, index databases, and build document productions.
- Quality check data and image files using litigation support applications such as CS DISCO, Everlaw and Relativity.
- Create, maintain, and troubleshoot litigation support software applications, databases and networks.
- Assist in coordinating timeframes and deliverables for Litigation Support projects.
- Assist with automated litigation support services, researching new and emerging litigation support and case management technologies.
- Practice Quality Assurance and perform Quality control measures on all processes performed.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 5+ years of experience and experience managing out-of-town trial offices for cases that have gone to verdict
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent planning and organization skills, including the ability to manage a number of projects concurrently
- Proactive approach mindset and the
To apply please email your resume to pjohnston@ledgent.com