Scott+Scott is looking for an eDiscovery Litigation Support Specialist to join our Litigation team.
This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position with eligibility for overtime if/when needed and pre-approved by management.
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.
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.
ABOUT US
Scott+Scott is an international law firm known for its expertise in representing corporate clients, institutional investors, businesses, and individuals harmed by anticompetitive conduct or other forms of wrongdoing, including securities law and shareholder violations.
With 140 attorneys plus supporting staff in eight offices in the United States, as well as three offices in Europe, our advocacy has resulted in significant monetary settlements on behalf of our clients, along with other forms of relief.
Our highly experienced attorneys have been recognized for being among the top financial lawyers in 2024 by Lawdragon, WWL: Commercial Litigation 2024, and Legal 500 in Antitrust Civil Litigation, and have received top Chambers 2024 rankings. In addition, we have been repeatedly recognized by the American Antitrust Institute for the successful litigation of high-stakes anticompetitive claims in the United States.
To learn more about Scott+Scott, our attorneys, or complex case resolution, please visit www.scott-scott.com.
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Contact: Emily Turner, Director of Human Resources: [email protected].