Senior eDiscovery Analyst
About the role
The Senior eDiscovery Analyst is responsible for managing and executing day-to-day electronic discovery (eDiscovery) project tasks while overseeing multiple projects throughout the eDiscovery lifecycle. This role will function as both an analyst and a project manager collaborating closely with case teams to manage certain aspects of the eDiscovery process, including but not limited to, collection, processing, and production of electronically stored information.
Responsibilities
- Administer and support Relativity workspaces, including workspace creation using firm-approved templates, data ingestion and processing, user and group permissions management, and creation, QC, import, and export of document productions in accordance with case-specific specifications and best practices
- QC on incoming and outgoing deliverables from internal teams, third-party vendors, and external parties; proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues while maintaining defensible workflows
- Maintain accurate chain of custody while ensuring compliance with firm policies, privacy requirements, and data security standards throughout the eDiscovery lifecycle
- Apply strong working knowledge of Relativity, including permissions, processing, searching, review, production workflows, analytics, dashboards, AI, and scripting, to support efficient matter execution
- Support data management tasks such as deduplication, metadata validation, structured QC, imaging, spreadsheet manipulation, media duplication, and the handling of native and image files
- Aid in specialized workflows, including mobile device collections through third parties, transcript handling, and data organization for review and trial preparation
- Advise case teams on eDiscovery workflows, best practices, and technology solutions; partner with the eDiscovery Manager to recommend efficient, cost-effective approaches
- Cook with third-party vendors to support forensic and mobile device collections, while communicating status updates, risks, and next steps to internal stakeholders
- Contribute to internal documentation, training materials, process updates, and knowledge-sharing initiatives; stay current on emerging litigation support technologies
- Track, finalize, and release billable time accurately; manage multiple concurrent matters, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and firm standards
Requirements
- Minimum of high school diploma required; bachelor’s degree or higher preferred
- At least 5 years of experience working in eDiscovery or litigation support within a law firm environment
- Solid understanding of the litigation and eDiscovery lifecycle, including processing, review, production and trail support
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ReadySuite
- Project and case management skills, including a strong aptitude for managing and prioritizing multiple projects and deadlines with a high attention to detail
- Superior research, organizational and verbal and written communication skills
- Willingness to work second shift, as well as working off-hours, weekends, and traveling as needed
Qualifications
- Strong working knowledge of Relativity or other eDiscovery platforms as a power user or administrator
- Superior research, organizational and verbal and written communication skills
- Willingness to work second shift, as well as working off-hours, weekends, and traveling as needed
Skills
- Strong working knowledge of Relativity or other eDiscovery platforms as a power user or administrator
- Superior research, organizational and verbal and written communication skills
- Willingness to work second shift, as well as working off-hours, weekends, and traveling as needed
Benefits
Our firm offers a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
Pay
Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Schedule
This role is hybrid and can be worked from any of the following offices: Akron, Columbus or Toledo, Ohio; Sarasota, St. Petersburg or Tampa, Florida; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Charlotte, North Carolina; or Charleston, South Carolina.