eDiscovery Analyst (Multiple Offices)

About the role

The eDiscovery Analyst supports the firm's eDiscovery Project Managers by performing day-to-day technical and operational tasks associated with the firm's eDiscovery matters. The Analyst is expected to be hands-on with data, support quality control, help maintain defensible documentation, and contribute to efficient, accurate deliverables. This role requires a deep expertise in Relativity's processing engine, import/export tool, search indexes, imaging, OCRing, and exporting productions.

Essential Functions

• Able to translate technical issues and eDiscovery best practices to case teams in a way that enables them to understand the decision points and have confidence in the outcomes.
• Comfortable being hands on with the data as needed at each stage of the EDRM, including data processing, exception handling, data loading, deploying and leveraging analytics, running productions and other database maintenance and administration.
• Comfortable with creating load files from scratch, modifying load files to correct errors, etc.
• Ability to recognize situations that would benefit from non-standard solutions and seek out additional guidance where appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience as an eDiscovery Analyst, preferably in a large law firm environment.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, focused on clarity, accuracy and tact.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple matters and escalate issues as appropriate.
• Customer service orientation with attention to detail and process management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results to case teams with moderate direct supervision.
• Emotional intelligence and professionalism consistent with the firm's performance culture.
• Associate's Degree required.

Required Computer/Software Knowledge

• Relativity, including Relativity processing.
• Editing and conversion applications such as UltraEdit, NotePad++ and TextPad.
• Knowledge of advanced text editors such as Ready Suite, Notepad++, UltraEdit, TextPad, EM editor.
• Transcript/exhibit and key fact management tools such as Casefleet, TextMap, Legora, Everchron, Opus2.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, MS Teams.
• Basic understanding of forensic data collection tools and methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Page Vault preferred.

Work Environment

Working indoors with limited exposure to hazards (only those that customarily come up in working in a high-rise or office building). Indoor office work environment. You will be based in one of our local Sheppard Mullin offices but will be allowed to work from home. You are required to come into the office on an as-needed basis. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Pay

$120,000 - $145,000 per year. This position is eligible for bonuses.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental insurance (including coverage for dependents and domestic partners in applicable locations).