Litigation Technology SpecialistSenior Specialist
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$ 90000 - 155000
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Job Description
The position is responsible for providing high level practice technology support to the litigation group in the New York Office but also be expected to support other practices and offices as needed. The successful candidate must be able to manage the full life cycle of electronic discovery and litigation support projects including data collection data processing/analysis document review production and trial/arbitration support.
Responsibilities
Communicate project status to relevant parties monitor deadlines assist in the allocation of resources and preemptively identify potential issues.
Provide user support to case teams with items such as search retrieval and litigation support database assistance.
Provide training to attorneys and legal assistants on litigation support systems and electronic discovery best practices.
Adhere to department best practices regarding data processing loading review and production.
Create and design databases for attorneys. Load electronic documents (images metadata native files transcripts videos etc. into databases for attorney review. Systems include: Relativity RelativityOne and Case Notebook
Create and manipulate various load file types and reports using MS Access and other database tools. Create and modify complex queries and modules (Visual Basic SQL etc.. Experience with Command Prompt (cmd).
Customize document review designation panes views and workflows for attorneys. Perform complex database searches and reports. Prepare create and manage electronic document productions (Relativity or RelativityOne). Perform comprehensive review designation checks for potential conflicts. Quality check productions and ensure required specifications are met.
Serve as Litigation Technology main point of contact on assigned matters and manage the full litigation support and electronic discovery lifecycle on those matters includes ESI preservation collection processing/analysis review production and trial support. Manage large and complex eDiscovery matters requiring advanced project management experience and technical expertise. Counsel attorneys on litigation support and electronic discovery best practices. Coordinate with external electronic discovery service providers. Develop project plans and cost estimates for attorneys and clients. Adhere to vendor engagement SOW and invoice protocols (ensure SOWs are approved and invoices are paid in a timely fashion). Actively partner with attorneys legal assistants case managers and other personnel to support matters.
Troubleshoot litigation technology systems and databases. Provide assistance with complex database searches/queries print projects and reports. Coordinate system upgrades and server migrations with IT. Maintain media inventory database (chain of custody). Create and copy media. Setup department laptops install and configure applications (load case databases images etc. as needed.
Process ESI using inhouse processing tools such as Relativity and RelativityOne (includes duplication culling/filtering text/metadata extraction OCRing nonsearchable files tiff conversion error/exception handling and quality control).
Assist with the development of department documentation presentations etc. Assist with the enhancement of guidelines and procedures to ensure efficient work flow while maintaining high quality control standards.
Provide technology support at depositions and trials (set up RealTime Connections trial war rooms presentation systems etc.. Coordinate Litigation Technology equipment setups systems and logistics for trials.
Assist in mentoring analysts to ensure comprehensive knowledge across all roles within the department.
Other responsibilities as they may be assigned from time to time.
The anticipated base salary range offered for this role will be between $90000 to $155000
Qualifications
At least 7 years of law firm or litigation support service provider experience required. Prior experience maintaining managing and customizing litigation support databases is required (includes administrative management import / export and design enhancement experience)
Wellversed in litigation support and electronic discovery best practices and technology solutions
Wellversed in EDRM model
Experience working with senior attorneys and clients
Extensive experience with Relativity and West Case Notebook preferred but may be overcome by candidates with a strong background working extensively with Concordance Summation or comparable litigation software platforms
Prior experience managing large complex eDiscovery matters/projects
Experience creating and manipulating various load file types and reports using MS Access and other database tools is required
General knowledge of desktop applications (e.g. MS Office) is required
General knowledge of computerserver troubleshooting (PC and MAC) a plus
Experience in MS Access and Visual Basic programming a plus
Experience processing electronic discovery using processing systems (e.g. LAW Relativity etc. strongly preferred
Committed team player works well with others
Available and flexible for evening or weekend work
Excellent communicate skills (written and oral)
Excellent client service interpersonal and problem solving skills
Experience coordinating large complex litigation support / electronic discovery projects
Experience working with relational databases is strongly preferred
Must have the ability to work well under pressure and multitask
Must be flexible enough to deal with sudden changes in plans deadlines etc.
Must appreciate the urgencies of tight deadlines inherent in litigation
Some travel may be required
Bachelors degree preferred
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
