IT Data Specialist– eDiscovery
About The Position
The IT Data Specialist works as a part of a high performing team handling large quantities of data. This role involves modifying and manipulating files for use with COTS products and litigation support applications. The specialist ensures incoming case material adheres to ESI specifications and notifies relevant parties of any deficiencies. They also ensure all exports for productions meet ESI specifications or the requirements of the requesting party. Responsibilities include tracking discovery intake, file manipulation, loading, conversion services, creating and modifying files for upload, and performing individual file conversions. The role also involves receiving and processing various electronic file formats, including email, native files, digital images, and load-ready data, as well as converting audio/video files for production or trial presentation. Processing of electronic discovery includes scanning, importing electronic files, and OCRing documents using eDiscovery processing software. Quality assurance of all electronic file processing services is also a key component.
Requirements
- DOJ MBI must be obtainable (US citizenship required)
- Requires knowledge of litigation discovery process, and the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) workflow.
- Working knowledge of personal computers, including Windows, document review software, and encryption methods.
- Experience with LAW, IPRO, Relativity or other document processing platform.
- At least two years’ experience performing eDiscovery roles including but not limited to electronic files processing (EFP), image and data file conversion, data culling using review tools, quality assurance, database loads and retrieval, and data analysis.
- Ability to perform quality control analysis and report any issues with the data.
- Ability to work in a deadline driven, fast-paced environment.
- Excellent attention to detail, and ability to perform tasks accurately and quickly.
- Customer-focused, congenial, professional attitude for working on site with government clients.
- eDiscovery experience and demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, similar to the duties and responsibilities described.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Government’s IT environment, including office automation networks, PC and server-based applications preferred.
- Familiarity with ICONECT, Relativity, MS Office Suite, and West LiveNote valued.
- Undergraduate degree preferred-preferably in computer science or related field.
- Coursework in technical disciplines (programming/scripting, systems administration, and database management)
- Analytical and problem-solving skills are a plus.
Responsibilities
- Performs file manipulation, loading, conversion services, database indexing, and quality checks of loads.
- Develops, evaluates and modifies methodologies and procedures for manipulating files for use with COTS products and litigation support applications.
- Responsible for ensuring that incoming productions are made pursuant to the applicable ESI specifications and when deficiencies are found, provides Senior Data Specialist with detailed notice of deficiencies.
- Performs advanced tasks related to exporting data from contractor and DOJ databases, including: identifying data for export, confirming redactions and other markups, ensuring that exports comply with applicable ESI specifications, and quality check of exported data.
Benefits
- tuition reimbursement for Relativity certifications
- tuition reimbursement for the ACEDS certification
- tuition reimbursement for Paralegal Certificates
- flexible time off benefit
- robust learning resources
- comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
