[Hiring] eDiscovery Specialist @Nixon Peabody

Role Description

The eDiscovery Specialist is responsible for assisting attorneys and client teams by providing technical support throughout the litigation life cycle. This position acts as a technical liaison between attorneys and clients on electronic discovery matters. This position requires an understanding of legal practices, the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM), and Nixon Peabody’s business direction. A remote work schedule will be considered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Work with firm attorneys and client’s IT department to execute plans for the preservation, collection, review and production of potentially relevant electronic data.
• Establish and manage discovery databases for the review, analysis, and production of electronic data.
• Conduct non-forensic collections of electronic data.
• Coordinate third-party vendors providing services such as paper document scanning, backup tape restoration, forensic collection/analysis and collection of web-hosted data repositories.
• Provide tactical support of all legal applications.
• Conduct training/orientation to attorneys and paralegals related to the firm’s current legal applications.
• Troubleshoot database errors in Relativity.
• Ability to meet or exceed billable hour requirement.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of litigation/investigation process experience, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Experience with the Electronic Reference Model (EDRM) and Relativity required.
• College Degree required. Experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate complex technical details to unfamiliar audiences.
• Wide-ranging proficiency in Relativity features and functionality.
• Strong familiarity and practical experience with the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM).
• Must be self-motivated, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate with personnel at all levels.
• Knowledge of transcript management, case chronology and trial support applications.
• Ability to deal with a multitude of projects and/or problems, including complex issues that require collaboration between users, NP IT support, and vendors to ensure a timely response or resolution.
• Solid understanding of firm practices and business direction.
• Must be able to maintain professionalism under pressure.

Requirements

• Ability to meet or exceed billable hour requirement.

Benefits

• In addition to a standard benefits package, this role may be eligible for additional contingent compensation based on an array of factors, including but not limited to: work performance, geographic location, work experience, education, and qualifications.
• The anticipated annual salary range for this position, depending on location, is as follows: Los Angeles, CA: $89,000-$132,000.