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eDiscovery Data Management Specialist

TransPerfect


Job Location:

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 22 August 2026 (20 days ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job description
Who We Are:

TransPerfect is the worlds largest provider of language services and technology solutions for global business. From offices in over 160 cities on six continents TransPerfect offers a full range of services in 170 languages to clients worldwide. More than 5000 global organizations employ TransPerfects GlobalLink technology to simplify management of multilingual content. With an unparalleled commitment to quality and client service TransPerfect is fully ISO 9001 and ISO 17100 certified. TransPerfect has global headquarters in New York with regional headquarters in London and Hong Kong. For more information please visit our website at .

OVERVIEW

The eDiscovery Data Management Specialist is responsible for managing operational and data governance activities throughout the eDiscovery matter lifecycle. This role oversees case closures and defensible data disposition processes including chain-of-custody documentation media handling and the distribution of certificates of destruction. The specialist also performs routine platform and infrastructure maintenance monitors storage utilization and capacity enforces data retention policies and coordinates the cleanup and archival of legacy data. Working closely with IT project managers and technical teams the role helps ensure the security integrity and regulatory compliance of eDiscovery environments while supporting efficient day-to-day operations.

DESCRIPTION

Manage eDiscovery matter and case closure activities.

Coordinate data disposition archival and destruction processes.

Maintain chain-of-custody records and media handling documentation.

Generate and distribute Certificates of Destruction (CODs).

Monitor and enforce data retention and governance policies.

Analyze and perform storage capacity reviews and data cleanup activities.

Conduct scheduled platform and infrastructure maintenance.

Perform data migration (imports and exports) between platforms.

Collaborate with IT compliance and technical teams to ensure secure and efficient eDiscovery operations.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Strong organization skills and exceptional attention to detail

Ability to multi-task prioritize incoming requests and adapt on-the-fly when the requirements change without any loss in the work products quality

Maintain a sense of urgency and take ownership

Ability to perform under tight deadlines

Ability to thrive in a team environment and also be an individual contributor

Solid communication skills both verbal and written

Able to work independently and perform self-training

Aptitude to quickly learn and master new software applications tools and processes

Retention of instructional training and procedures

Proactive not reactive approach to work

Able to work at high efficiency in a fast-paced environment

Highly proficient with text editors such as TextPad WordPad or NotePad

Familiarity with disk space management & analysis tool such as Treesize

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors Degree in related field a strong technical background is helpful

Highly analytical enjoys working with technology and new applications development

Experience running queries or performing data manipulation and clean-up

Knowledge of different operating systems such as Windows & Linux

Experience with using GitBash PuTTY CMD PowerShell or similar command-line tool for windows running Linux-style commands

Experience using SFTP Sharefiles AWS and other cloud transfers

Experience using secure remote access tools (VPN RDP SSH MFA)

Experience with archiving file and disk encryption tools (BitLocker VeraCrypt 7zip WinRAR WinZip SecureZip ZipReader)

Inquisitive curious willing to learn something new every day

Willing to work flexible hours as needed

Troubleshooter problem solver out-of-the- box thinker

Google search master

Motivated and eager to grow in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Coding and scripting experience a plus (SQL VBS VB PHP Python C# JS)

Networking data storage concepts and knowledge is a plus

Where Your Career Is Going:

At TransPerfect there are a lot of growth opportunities. All departments offer career growth and development that can combine your skills interest and experience. We encourage our employees to have a continuous dialogue with management about growth opportunities throughout your tenure with the company.

End your job search and find your career at TransPerfect #careersNOTjobs.

Why TransPerfect:

For more than 30 years TransPerfect has honed a culture where all kinds of ideas are shared and new ventures are not only welcomed but also this fast-paced environment employees are intellectually stimulated so they can grow alongside the organization. From Intern to President we believe that every single employee should have a voice and contribute to the amazing services we offer our clients.

We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental and vision insurance 401k matching membership to child-care providers and other TransPerks. You even get your birthday off because lets face it were stoked that you were born.

TransPerfect provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race color creed religion gender age sexual orientation national origin disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state federal or local law. For more information on the TransPerfect Family of Companies please visit our website at .

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  • New York City New York United States
Tech
Full-time Permanent
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TransPerfect Translations is a translation, E-Discovery and language services company based in New York City. The company serves clients in many fields, such as film, gaming, legal and healthcare fields. As of 2012, TransPerfect is "the largest privately owned language services provid ... View more

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