Scott+Scott is actively hiring an eDiscovery Litigation Support Specialist to join our Litigation team.
This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position with eligibility to work overtime if/when needed and pre-approved by management.
This is a hybrid role consisting of 3 days onsite at our New York office and 2 days working remotely.
The annual salary range for this Hourly, Non-Exempt, OT eligible position is $110,000 – 125,000.
Salary determination will depend on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Administer Relativity Software and support attorney’s use of Relativity.
- Design Relativity, Disco, and other vendor platformed databases and establish workflow to support efficient document reviews.
- Carry out day to day eDiscovery database maintenance, reporting and related document and electronic evidence collection administration, as directed or assigned.
- Work to accurately and efficiently ensure the timely flow and on-line availability of documents and electronic evidence collections, as well as the quality of database content and associated document images on all matters throughout the United States.
- Provide consultation to all US offices concerning ESI for collections, processing, review and production.
- Work with attorneys, staff, clients, co-counsel and independent consultants to document evidentiary materials.
- Assist and coordinate document collection, review, and production where needed and understand key concepts of electronic discovery and EDRM model.
- Coordinate the loading of data obtained from vendors into any firm related databases.
- Create reports to track electronic discovery processing and production.
Technical Assistance
- Perform quality and technical control of deliveries from vendors.
- Provide product training on all litigation support tools.
- Maintain current knowledge of available E-Discovery and litigation support systems.
- Provide reporting to aid in all facets of workflow.
- Provide support to case teams on varied levels.
- Train and advise legal teams on the application and efficient use of technology. Use expertise and hands-on experience with E-Discovery tools to provide technical solutions for managing data.
- Respond to incoming requests for assistance with Relativity, including searching, document review stats and updates, data intake, data QC.
- Report on task progress; troubleshoot task issues; perform quality control spot-checking as necessary to ensure that work is of high quality and meets firm and court ordered requirements.
- Support Vendor-led document collection.
- Coordinate with other support staff and documents the work performed.
*This job description reflects Firm management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Required Education, Experience & Qualifications
- Three (3) or more years experience providing eDiscovery litigation support in the legal field.
- Three (3) years experience working with paralegals, attorneys (both in-house and outside counsel), and external vendors to define the scope, schedule, and resources required to successfully complete eDiscovery work.
- Two (2) or more years experience with document collections.
- Intermediate or Expert level experience using Relativity.
- Flexibility to work overtime hours if/when required.
- Must be available to support multiple U.S. time zones required. West Coast time zone support preferred. Possible support in European time zones.
Preferred Experience and/or Certifications
- DISCO certification is preferred but we are also open to considering those with applicable experience using this tool.
- Relativity certification.
- Plaintiff and defendant experience.
Required Equipment
- Advanced or High-speed internet (100+Mbps) connection via direct Ethernet cable when working remotely.
Required Competencies
The following are the competencies required to be successful in this position:
- Analytical: Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience in data discovery, recovery and analysis.
- Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.
- Technical Skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
- Customer Service: Responds promptly to users needs; Solicits users feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
- Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others‘ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
Benefits
Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP offers a generous package of benefits with the intention of providing their employees with programs and resources that can improve their quality of life.
The following benefits create added value to the work experience and make us a premier employer:
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- HSA
- Firm provided Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage
- Life Insurance
- Supplemental Insurance coverage for Accident, Hospital and Critical Illness
- Pet Insurance
- Care service resources for children and adults
- 401K with Matching
- Parental Leave @ 100% pay
- Additional Paid Family Leave
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 10 paid holidays observed throughout the calendar year
Equal Opportunity Policy Statement
Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Contact: Emily Turner, Director of Human Resources: [email protected].