eDiscovery Technical Administrator

Primary Responsibility

The primary responsibility of the eDiscovery Technical Administrator is to support the technical aspects of the eDiscovery process. This position serves as the technical resource for the systems used to identify, preserve, and collect custodial data used in litigation, compliance, and forensic investigations.

Main Responsibilities

• Platform management - Administer, configure, and maintain our primary eDiscovery platform, including user access, permissions, and workspace creations
• Data processing and intake – Oversee the secure ingestion, processing, and exporting of electronically stored information (ESI) in various formats
• Troubleshooting and support – Act as the highest level of technical escalation for platform issues and data processing anomalies
• Serves as the primary eDiscovery liaison between internal and external stakeholders
• Administer the Microsoft 365 ecosystem to execute targeted compliance and retention policies, utilizing Microsoft Purview and Exchange eDiscovery tools for precise content searches and legal holds
• Utilize Relativity for search, collection, and processing of data
• Evaluate potentially relevant company data applications (on-prem, cloud, third-party) and repositories including collaboration platforms, information systems and communication applications with respect to the requirements for data preservation and eDiscovery
• Understand industry standard forensics software and processes to align eDiscovery workflows with established forensic policies ensuring defensible collections
• Preserve digital evidence in a forensically sound manner that would be admissible in court proceedings
• Issue, track, and enforce preservation holds for time sensitive eDiscovery taskings

Who are you?

In this role, you will bring:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Minimum of two (2) years of direct eDiscovery experience in a corporate, law firm, or vendor environment
• Two (2) or more years of hands-on experience with eDiscovery technology solutions such as Relativity
• Two (2) or more years of hands-on technical experience administering the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, specifically utilizing Purview, Compliance Center, and Exchange
• A thorough understanding of the eDiscovery lifecycle; including identification, collection, processing, review, and production
• A working knowledge of enterprise-class production IT systems such as Exchange email, ERP systems, and SharePoint
• An active, industry recognized eDiscovery certification is highly preferred; candidates actively working toward completion will be considered
• A thorough understanding of evidence management, handling, and chain of custody
• The ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and matters, navigating the differing needs and timelines of each
• The ability to handle multiple priorities, work independently, and meet stringent deadlines
• A strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical strategies effectively, persuade cross-functional stakeholders, and advise management on risk mitigation
• Litigation practice experience is a bonus