Senior Litigation Support Analyst at DLA Piper in Chicago, Illinois

Senior Litigation Support Analyst

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Summary: As a Senior Litigation Support Analyst, working in collaboration with and in support of the firm's strategic initiatives, you will work with project managers and case teams on litigation matters. You will assist attorneys on cases by providing computerized support to help them plan, organize, research, analyze, argue, and present their cases in a more cost and time efficient manner. You will provide the day-to-day support of data management and review platforms. You will provide technology support and services to an assigned office, location, or practice group.

Location: This position can sit in any of our US offices and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing cases/projects on various levels and at various stages of the litigation process.
• Create and support various databases throughout the duration of a case, including creating user accounts, granting access, creating review layouts and assisting with searches.
• Provide daily metrics of document reviews; generate data productions and perform quality control before data is produced.
• Process electronically stored information (ESI) for upload into data review platform.
• Assist attorney in trial preparation and set-up of electronic equipment in the courtroom; provide court assistance as required.
• Assist with data imports and exports and data manipulation, as needed.
• Process ESI through sophisticated technology application for data analysis, such as Clearwell.
• Target ESI collection from hard drives and backup tapes with Index Engines; assist with collection efforts on an as needed basis.
• Provide timelines and estimates to the project manager for all data being processed.
• Mentor other members of the team.
• Assist in developing /maintaining best practices for the department.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.

Minimum Years of Experience

• 6 years of experience in litigation technology support to include the installation, configuration and maintenance of applications such as Relativity, Concordance, LiveNote, CaseMap and Sanction. Must have experience with electronic evidence, large-scale printing, document repositories, and extranet technologies.

Essential Job Expectations

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and external audiences.
• Produce high-quality work and respond to correspondence in an efficient, timely, and professional manner.
• Meet deadlines, manage competing priorities, and commit to meeting high standards.
• Comply with firm policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidences as required in a law firm environment.

Physical Demands: Sedentary work: This is primarily sedentary work, requiring occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects. The role involves sitting for extended periods, with occasional walking and standing, and occasional travel, both domestic and international.

Work Environment: The individual selected for this position may have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement combining remote and in-office work. The specific arrangement will be determined at the time of hiring and may be modified at the firm's discretion.

Disclaimer: The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm's discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.

Application Process: Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email. Accommodation Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process.

DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.