EDiscovery Analyst

Job Category: Z_Knowledge Services - Practice Solutions

Baker Botts is a leading international law firm recognized for its deep understanding of the industries it serves. With offices across major global markets, the firm delivers sophisticated legal services while cultivating a collaborative, inclusive culture where both attorneys and professional staff contribute to client success and organizational excellence.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The eDiscovery Analyst is a member of the firm’s Practice Solutions team within the Technology Innovation & Practice Solutions Department. The eDiscovery Analyst provides project management and technical support to members of the firm’s eDiscovery Team and the Matter Teams utilizing eDiscovery services. This is a Firmwide, full-time, non-exempt position and can be resident in our Austin, Dallas, or Houston office.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Primary Responsibilities

• Deliver project management support to the eDiscovery Team and Matter Teams on matters involving eDiscovery, including monitoring deadlines, deliverables and dependencies.
• Process data, create Relativity work spaces, batch documents, create search term reports, create productions, and other project management functions in Relativity.
• Conduct the QC and completion of work requests.
• Maintain protocols for project onboarding and closing, post-mortem reporting, and document retention and disposition activities.
• Accurately track incoming projects and progress of same, and communicate regularly with matter teams.
• Develop and maintain a functional and current understanding of defensible practices and industry guidance related to eDiscovery.
• Support administrative processes related to service management including timekeeping and reporting.
• Perform other administrative tasks and supporting-role duties as assigned and/or requested by the Senior eDiscovery Project Manager and the Senior Manager eDiscovery & Practice Support Technologies, including assisting with team coordination, matter support, reporting, documentation, and follow-up activities.
• Learn new technologies and be able to deploy knowledge to assist managers and matter teams outside of standard eDiscovery platforms and workflows.
• Develop and maintain a basic understanding of artificial intelligence technologies and assist with the administration, testing, and support of approved AI tools used by the Practice Solutions team and matter teams.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a law firm or corporate legal environment (litigation or eDiscovery) preferred.
• Must be proficient in Relativity and have database management experience. Relativity Certified Admin credentials preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of case management tools such as Opus2, Everchron, or Case Map a plus but not required.
• Knowledge of Agility Blue a plus but not required.
• Knowledge of common general functionality and legal AI tools a plus but not required.
• Strong analytical and logic skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to interpret a variety of instructions provided in written or oral form.
• Ability to work within timelines.
• Flexibility and adaptability to handle a changing and growing workload.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals.
• Proficiency using the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all information.
• Ability to work well independently and in a team environment.
• Must be reliable, a self-starter and have a professional demeanor.

SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE

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