We are looking for a Forensic Technologist to join our eDiscovery and Information Governance Legal Team. In your role as a Forensic Technology Lead, you will focus on discovery/disclosure efforts in the various phases of the EDRM model for litigation and regulatory matters, investigations, and all other matters requiring the identification, preservation, collection, processing, and production of data. This is a full-time role located in either our New York, NY or Washington, DC office location. You will collaborate with a variety of technical and non-technical stakeholders, including case managers, project managers, information governance specialists, data scientists, and attorneys, as well as outside vendors. You will provide overall guidance and recommend best practices for extracting, processing, and filtering data in a defensible manner. You will be responsible for delivering technology related client services in the areas of data mapping and documentation, forensic data collections, data extraction, data processing, data review, as well as digital and forensic extraction and analysis. You will be responsible for having deep knowledge of the SAAS collection and processing tools utilized by the team as well as evaluating alternative tools in the marketplace. You should also have a working knowledge of the laws that govern discovery and should be prepared to testify on the Company's behalf relating to the defensibility of our processes during discovery disputes.
Responsibilities
Collect and analyze data from a variety of electronic media and company data sources, including ability to perform imaging of computers, laptops, cell phones, tablets and other devices, and ability to collect from a variety of cloud-based repositories, internal tools, collaboration tools and company data sources
• Maintain a repository of data in order to track evidence and leverage previously collected and produced data
• Serve as a primary point of contact with internal merits counsel, case teams, vendors and outside counsel law firms in order to execute processes throughout the EDRM lifecycle of legal matters
• Manage and update eDiscovery data processing and production specifications for the Company
• Consult with case teams to develop and implement eDiscovery technical project plans
• Monitor and research emerging eDiscovery technology tools. Make recommendations on process improvements tied to new technology
• Identify areas for overall process improvements and automation
• Working knowledge of data mining tools to search, sort, and organize large amounts of electronic information
• Train case teams on tools and technology to better support the life-cycle of legal matters
• Maintain appropriate documentation (SOPs) including Chain of Custody and due diligence related to collections and processing
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree and five (5+) years experience with collection and processing technology, within a corporate legal environment or eDiscovery Service Provider
• Proficient with eDiscovery platforms such as Nuix, M365, Relativity, SAAS Collection tools, and/or Proofpoint
• Proficient with device collections, including experience with tools such as Cellebrite Digital Collector, Physical Analyzer and/or other similar products for imaging and extracting mobile device data; Paladin, EnCase, FTK and/or other similar products for forensic collection of physical devices
• Ability to operate MacOS, Linux based OS, and/or similar Command Line Interface applications
• Understanding of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM)
• Experience collecting and analyzing unstructured and structured datasets from various platforms
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, across cross-functional technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Work extended hours when necessary to ensure deadlines are met
Preferred Qualifications
• Previous experience providing testimony in support of eDiscovery collections and processes
• Experience with scripting and database languages tools: Javascript, REST APIs, Python, PHP, Perl, SQL
• eDiscovery and/or digital forensics certifications (including but not limited to EnCase, FTK, Nuix, Relativity, Cellebrite)
