Lead eDiscovery Specialist

Job Description and Duties

Under general direction of the Supervisor I, the Analyst III, also called the Lead eDiscovery Specialist, serves as an advanced journey level analyst of eDiscovery and litigation support, a senior consultant for eDLS to DOJ legal teams. The Lead eDiscovery Specialist is responsible for managing the more complex, difficult, sensitive, and high-profile cases as the lead following best practices with authority to make changes or decisions in determining which workflows will work most efficiently and effectively for their specific needs. In addition, the Lead eDiscovery Specialist will research, test and develop additional solutions, have advanced expertise in a wide range of litigation support practices, including analytics, technology assisted review (TAR), design and develop document management and information management databases using a variety of software products, data organization, quality control and electronic discovery practices, as well as the section’s specialized policies and procedures. This knowledge also includes familiarity with litigation support database software programs including Relativity, Concordance, LAW PreDiscovery, CaseMap, TextMap, TimeMap, TrialDirector and TrialPad used to manage litigation and investigative data.

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Working Conditions

Partial telework and/or in-office options are available. Schedules are based on business needs and may be re-evaluated as Department needs change.

Special Requirements

• A fingerprint check will be required.
• Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (JC-534689) and the title of this position in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section located on the first page of your State Application.
• Please be certain that your application package is thorough and completely filled out describing in detail your background experience and/or education duties. All applications will be pre-screened and only the most qualified and competitive applicants will be included in the interview and hiring process.
• If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. An official transcript will be required upon appointment.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Knowledgeable in database and spreadsheet software systems, Relativity, Concordance, CaseMap, or other litigation support software.
• Paralegal or law office training and experience.
• Experience in the Office of the Attorney General or other large law office.
• Experience developing document management and information management systems for large case and complex litigation.
• Works well with team dynamics and self-motivated for individual projects.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Examination Link

To be considered for the job opportunity, applicants must be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. If you are new to California State service and you do not have eligibility, you must take the exam for this classification.

Please note: A separate application is required for the examination and must be submitted to the address on the examination bulletin. Examination links can be found below:

Analyst III: CalCareers

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Other - A Cover Letter is required.
• Statement of Qualifications - The SOQ is a narrative discussion of how your education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify you for this position. This also serves as a documentation of your ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing, and should be typed and no more than two pages in length.

  Important Information:

  Applicants are prohibited from using artificial intelligence software (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude AI) in the creation of the Statement of Qualifications.