EDiscovery Specialist
Elgin, Kane County, Illinois, 60122, USA
Listed on 2026-05-01
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IT/Tech
Data Analyst, Data Entry, Technical Writer, Technical Support
Our client, a respected national law firm, is seeking an experienced eDiscovery Specialist to join their growing team. This role serves as a key player in the litigation lifecycle, executing hands‑on work in Relativity, advising case teams on best practices, and managing workflows from data ingestion through production. It’s a great fit for someone who is comfortable juggling multiple matters and brings both technical know‑how and client‑facing confidence.
Ideal candidates will bring some experience in eDiscovery or litigation support, a strong command of Relativity, and the ability to work independently while staying engaged with a remote‑first, socially connected team. This is a remote position, however candidates must be located in a state our client has an office:
Alabama, Arizona, Washington DC, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, New York, or Texas. Some travel to a nearby office may be required from time to time.
- Administer and support Relativity work spaces, including:
- Workspace creation using firm‑approved templates
- Data ingestion and processing
- Creating and exporting outgoing document productions
- Importing incoming document productions
- User and group permissions management
- Create, quality‑check, and export document productions, ensuring accuracy, defensibility, and adherence to specifications
- Perform QC and import incoming deliverables from third‑party vendors and external parties, proactively identifying and resolving issues
- Maintain accurate chain of custody and ensure compliance with firm policies, privacy requirements, and data security standards
- Assist with data cleanup, archiving, and matter close‑out activities
- Apply strong working knowledge of Relativity functionality, including permissions, processing, searching, review, and production workflows
- Support data management tasks such as deduplication, metadata validation, and structured QC processes
- Assist with specialized workflows including mobile device collections through third‑parties, transcript handling, and data organization for review and trial preparation
- Utilize tools such as Power
PDF for document manipulation, bookmarking, and splitting/combining files - Support secure data transfers via approved FTP platforms following established protocols
- Advise case teams on standard eDiscovery workflows, best practices, and available technology solutions
- Partner with eDiscovery Manager and Coordinator to assess case needs and recommend efficient, cost‑effective approaches
- Coordinate with third‑party vendors for providing services such as forensic and mobile device collections
- Proactively communicate status updates, risks, and next steps to internal stakeholders
- Contribute to internal documentation, training materials, and knowledge‑sharing initiatives
- Participate in content creation efforts such as internal newsletter, educational resources, or process updates
- Expand technical knowledge through exposure to advanced Relativity features (e.g., analytics and dashboards), and emerging tools (e.g., Microsoft Purview)
- Embrace stretch assignments and evolving responsibilities as eDiscovery knowledge matures
- Accurately track, record, finalize, and release billable time per matter weekly
- Manage multiple concurrent projects while effectively prioritizing deadlines
- Adhere to confidentiality, professionalism, and firm standards at all times
- Participate in departmental initiatives and other duties as assigned
- Demonstrated experience in eDiscovery or litigation support within a law firm
- Strong working knowledge of Relativity as a power user or administrator (RCA not required)
- Solid, well‑rounded understanding of the litigation and eDiscovery lifecycle
- Experience with data processing, document review support, and production workflows
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel for data analysis and manipulation)
- Familiarity with tools such as PowerPDF
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Excellent…
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