CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)

Director of eDiscovery

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Washington, DC • District of Columbia • Virginia • United States

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Salary

💰 $175,000 - $200,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • This is an exciting opportunity to lead an electronic discovery team within the Government.
  • This position is responsible for supporting the Government’s professionals in all aspects of litigation support and e-discovery processes, including providing project management, Electronically Stored Information (ESI) intake, data analysis, early case assessment, document production, and liaising with third-party vendors.
  • Performs administrative functions associated with the day-to-day use of litigation support software eDiscovery databases, including but not limited to database creation and maintenance, importing images, data and transcripts, searching and exporting data, document scanning, OCR and coding, and document productions.
  • Processing and publishing of electronically stored information for cases.
  • Assists in the preparation of documents and exhibits for trial.
  • Receives and logs incoming media; maintains chain of custody and other tracking documentation for media and data, both received and produced.
  • Contributes to internal process development, preparing workflows and other documentation.
  • Ability to work overtime hours, including on nights and/or weekends, on a per-project/case basis.
  • Problem-solving skills.
  • Work directly with the General Counsel, Attorneys, Law Clerks, and Legal Assistants as part of the matter team.
  • Assist with troubleshooting of technical issues within the eDiscovery platform.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of the discovery industries' best practices and new regulations through training, certification completion and networking.
  • Meet with and build relationships with eDiscovery vendors and maintain relationships with current vendors.
  • Desire to be self-motivated and eager to shape the future of the department.
  • Ability to learn new eDiscovery review platforms quickly.

Requirements

  • An understanding of the litigation lifecycle and electronic discovery/document review processes, procedures and practices is required.
  • 7+ years of experience in a litigation support, electronic discovery and/or technology support environment, preferably within the Government, but a law firm or top eDiscovery vendor is also acceptable.
  • Experience performing Administrator and Case Manager functions in Relativity.
  • Experience with providing end-user support on all Litigation Support applications, including but not limited to assisting with end-user training.
  • Experience with Relativity, Nuix, Concordance, IPRO and other applicable eDiscovery software platforms.
  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be able to obtain a favorably adjudicated Public Trust Clearance.
  • Ideally, you will also have the Relativity Certified Administrator Certification.
Benefits
  • Health, Dental, and Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k
  • Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
  • Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
litigation supporte-discovery processesdata analysisdocument productionOCRdatabase creationdata exportdocument scanningcase managementend-user support
Soft Skills
problem-solvingself-motivatedrelationship buildingcommunicationteam collaborationorganizational skillsadaptabilitytrainingprocess developmenttroubleshooting
Certifications
Relativity Certified AdministratorPublic Trust Clearance