Litigation Technology Specialist - Forensics
About The Position
Nelson Mullins, an Am Law 100 firm, is seeking a Litigation Technology Specialist - Forensics to support data management, forensic collections, and litigation technology initiatives across the firm. This role partners with attorneys, clients, and internal teams to develop and execute data collection strategies, troubleshoot technical issues, and ensure the secure handling and analysis of electronic evidence. The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical foundation, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects while delivering timely, high-quality support in a fast-paced legal environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing data tracking, data management, and litigation technical support functions, while coordinating assigned projects to ensure timely and effective execution. Reporting to the Infrastructure Manager, this role collaborates closely with attorneys and client technical staff to develop and implement data collection strategies aligned with industry best practices. Responsibilities include troubleshooting technical issues related to data collections; performing forensic data extractions and analysis across computers, hard drives, mobile devices, email, and cloud-based sources; and maintaining the integrity of the data and evidence room, including audit logs and security protocols. The position also involves conducting remote data collections within client environments, as well as traveling (10–15%) to perform on-site collections when necessary. The individual will consult with internal team members to support data processing efforts and may contribute to special projects as assigned. This role requires regular interaction with attorneys, supervisors, and staff across the firm, both in person and through electronic communication, and a strong working knowledge of the firm’s technology and standard IT practices to successfully carry out responsibilities.
Requirements
- Possess a bachelor’s degree.
- At least five years of related experience.
- Demonstrated ability to apply broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures within their area of specialization.
- Strong understanding of firm best practices.
- Effectively navigate cross-functional environments to address internal and external business challenges.
- Recommend process improvements and innovative solutions.
- Advanced critical thinking skills.
- Sound decision-making within established guidelines.
- Ability to manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines.
- Communicate complex concepts clearly and persuasively.
- Influence stakeholders across departments.
- Interact confidently with key decision-makers.
- Operate with a high degree of independence.
- Lead projects, or teams of moderate complexity.
- Provide guidance on technical issues.
- Serve as a resource to colleagues while ensuring efficiency, effectiveness, and high-quality outcomes in daily operations.
- Strong working knowledge of the firm’s technology and standard IT practices.
Nice To Haves
- Certifications demonstrating expertise in relevant technologies or practices are highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Support data management, forensic collections, and litigation technology initiatives across the firm.
- Partner with attorneys, clients, and internal teams to develop and execute data collection strategies.
- Troubleshoot technical issues.
- Ensure the secure handling and analysis of electronic evidence.
- Oversee data tracking, data management, and litigation technical support functions.
- Coordinate assigned projects to ensure timely and effective execution.
- Collaborate closely with attorneys and client technical staff to develop and implement data collection strategies aligned with industry best practices.
- Troubleshoot technical issues related to data collections.
- Perform forensic data extractions and analysis across computers, hard drives, mobile devices, email, and cloud-based sources.
- Maintain the integrity of the data and evidence room, including audit logs and security protocols.
- Conduct remote data collections within client environments.
- Travel (10–15%) to perform on-site collections when necessary.
- Consult with internal team members to support data processing efforts.
- Contribute to special projects as assigned.
- Interact regularly with attorneys, supervisors, and staff across the firm, both in person and through electronic communication.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
