Information Governance Digital Forensics Analyst

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect innovation and collaboration.

The Information Governance Digital Forensics Analyst II is an integral part of Lathams Information Governance/Technical Services role will be responsible for managing and ensuring the integrity security and accessibility of information across various platforms while ensuring the integrity and authenticity of electronic data by preserving it in its original form for legal and investigative purposes. This role will be located in our Global Services Office in Downtown Los Angeles. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and inoffice presence.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Efficiently collecting electronic data from various sources including onpremises servers and cloudbased systems while adhering to legal and organizational standards
• Collaborating with teams to provide necessary data for legal holds litigation holds subpoenas and other legal processes ensuring timely and accurate data delivery
• Maintaining detailed records of data collection and preservation activities as well as preparing comprehensive reports for legal and investigative teams
• Working closely with legal technical and other relevant teams to ensure efficient and effective data management and support
• Promoting effective work practices working collaboratively as a team member and showing respect for coworkers to foster a positive and productive work environment
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive confidential privileged financial and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
  

Wed love to hear from you if you:

• Exhibit proficiency in using digital forensics tools such as XWays Nuix Workstation Axiom Purview and FTK for data collection analysis and reporting
• Possess a strong understanding of techniques for preserving and collecting electronic data while maintaining its integrity and authenticity
• Demonstrate the ability to analyze complex data sets and draw meaningful conclusions to support investigative processes

And have:

• Relevant certification/s or degree; a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of certifications/ degree
• A minimum of three (3) years of IT experience

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Lathams comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Wellbeing programs (e.g. mental health services mindfulness and resiliency medical resources wellbeing events and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups networks and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles) color religion sex age national origin sexual orientation gender identity veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era) gender expression marital status or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.

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