Discovery Specialist

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Discovery Specialist
The candidate will work closely with legal teams to perform the analytical and support aspects of data management throughout the eDiscovery lifecycle. Manage document review platforms containing client evidence and firm work product, including Relativity. Drive eDiscovery processing and review platforms, when needed, by processing data, loading data into the review platform, performing analytics and predictive coding, converting natives to images, performing optical character recognition on non-searchable documents, performing logical document unitization, coding documents, building production sets and creating load files, and endorsing production copies (with Bates numbers or confidentiality designations). Consult with legal teams, discovery vendors and technical support teams to implement workflows and best practices for eDiscovery and litigation support. Manage and evaluate work performed by third party eDiscovery vendors for quality assurance. Research and leverage legal technologies to aid legal practitioners and minimize client expenses. Track firm and vendor metrics to optimize departmental performance, and manage invoices and budgeting. Maintain discovery data by archiving/prepping data for warm and cold storage, exporting data for offline storage or returning to clients, and deleting data. Prepare and transfer data for review, deposition, court proceedings, trial, or presentation. Take ownership and work with internal and external resources to troubleshoot technical roadblocks and complex situations; clearly document results in the knowledge base and appropriately communicate results to the entire Litigation Support team. Participate in process improvement and the evaluation of new technology. Participate in local and national thought leadership groups, such as ILTA, ACEDS, EDRM, and/or SEDONA. Implement and utilize best practices and/or quality processes to deliver a high-quality work product; productivity and quality will be tracked and trended to demonstrate the level of performance within the role. Leverage the department work management system to stay organized and effectively communicate updates to the entire Litigation Support team. Consistently complete work requests in an accurate and timely manner and over communicate work status. Bachelor’s degree is preferred, but would consider an Associate's degree in the same field combined with applicable experience. Should have 2+ years of experience working for a litigation support group within a mid- or large-sized law firm; project management experience working for an eDiscovery vendor, or; experience working in corporate eDiscovery department. Industry recognized certifications is (preferred), software certifications (preferred), and willing to train for CEDS. Knowledge of electronic discovery principles and best practices, electronic discovery developments, such as Sedona Conference Principles, litigation support and discovery software, particularly Relativity and litigation matters life cycle is required.

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