Associate, Forensic Technology & eDiscovery

Associate, Forensic Technology & eDiscovery

We are hiring for an Associate to join our growing Forensic Technology team! This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking for a career with room for growth, or an experienced individual who would enjoy the opportunity to be instrumental in our growth and development strategy.

Our team advises and supports clients throughout the forensic technology and eDiscovery workflow in relation to litigation, arbitration, internal and external investigations, and regulatory responses. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional client services, in line with industry standards and specific individual needs of our clients.

The specific role will be dependent upon the experience of the candidate. The overall role will be to support the delivery of client engagements for our Forensic Technology & eDiscovery service line, covering all areas of the EDRM lifecycle. You will be part of a growing, experienced team with room for professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising clients on best practices for data management and data preservation for a variety of electronically stored information (ESI) and paper information sources.

• Data collection, handling, and analysis.

• Performing hands-on elements of eDiscovery matters from start to finish in Relativity, including data processing, early case assessment, review & analysis, and production.

• Devising, reviewing, and updating standard operating procedures on an ongoing basis, and providing training to members of the team as needed.

• Assisting in ongoing management of dedicated forensic technology and eDiscovery infrastructure environments.

• Proactively planning workload and tasks for multiple active client matters, often with court-imposed deadlines.

• Displaying risk awareness and focusing on quality client deliverables.

• Assisting in business development and other marketing initiatives.

• Assisting in preparing research documents, proposals, and other business development and client delivery documents.

• National and international travel may be required on an infrequent basis.

Key Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in forensic technology.

• Proficiency using Relativity.

• Client-facing experience, ideally in a consulting role, is essential.

• An understanding of the litigation support industry is preferred.

• Digital forensic collection experience would be beneficial.

• Strong oral and written communication skills are required, as this role will involve direct communication with clients. There may be a requirement to work from client sites.

• Experience with advising clients under pressure, ability to respond rapidly and accurately, good judgment for escalating issues.

• Motivated, with strong task management skills, alongside the ability to solve problems and work to deadlines.

Qualifications

• Degree or formal certification in forensic IT, digital forensics, IT, information security.

• Computer science, law, or related area is preferred.