Litigation Technology Specialist ROLE We need an experienced Litigation Technology Specialist at the United States Attorneys Office District of Minnesota (USAO DMN). The USAO DMN prosecutes and defends criminal and civil cases on behalf of the federal government. In this role you will provide comprehensive litigation support across all phases of case development including electronic discovery (eDiscovery) data management trial preparation and courtroom presentation. Youll collaborate with attorneys agents and legal staff to ensure evidence is effectively processed managed and presented using a variety of legal technologies. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Apply today. RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides technical advice to litigation teams on legal automation options and performs information system analysis and installation in support of casework
Develops project management tools and strategies in collaboration with AUSAs agents and legal staff for managing case information
Recommends software tools and procedures to support data processing document management and evidence presentation
Defines and creates case databases for electronically stored information (ESI) case review production and trial presentation
Organizes large volumes of case materials using applications such as LAW Nuix Eclipse or Relativity
Performs deduplication indexing quality control and OCR processing for litigation databases
Prepares demonstrative exhibits and trial presentations and coordinates trial presentation equipment setup
Installs configures maintains and evaluates litigation support equipment and technology
Assists in hardware/software troubleshooting performance optimization and equipment inventory
Analyzes and recommends improvements to litigation support systems and procedures
Customizes databases resolves system issues and ensures indexing consistency for efficient document retrieval
Evaluates new developments in legal technology and recommends upgrades or new tools
Applies advanced IT legal and project management knowledge to support complex litigation support operations
Provides technical leadership develops training materials and may represent the office in inter-agency collaboration
Conducts cost-benefit analyses and testing of litigation systems and ensures alignment with case needs
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of the legal process and familiarity with both civil and criminal law at the federal and local level including discovery obligations and the role of IT specialists in resolving discovery issues
Ability to communicate with attorneys understand case details and recommend data management and presentation strategies
Knowledge of and skill in applying IT and litigation support (LS) concepts eDiscovery technology visual design and imaging tools performance measurement techniques and systems testing methods
Understanding of IT/LS security requirements analysis and internet technologies relevant to litigation support systems
Familiarity with commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) products budgeting and cost-benefit analysis
Awareness of emerging information technologies and industry trends
Ability to apply analytical methods project management principles and effective oral and written communication techniques
EDUCATON
Associates degree or higher in related field - preferred
LOCATION
Minneapolis MN 55415
CLEARANCE
U.S. citizenship is required
CLIENT
United States Attorneys Office (USAO) District of Minnesota (DMN)
WORK HOURS
40 hours per week
8 hours per day
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
Employment Classification Eligibility W2
RELOCATION
Not eligible for relocation benefits
West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion gender sexual orientation ancestry national origin age marital status mental disability physical disability medical condition pregnancy political affiliation military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individuals primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC copier fax telephone cell phone etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead bend and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.
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