Data Specialist II

eDiscovery Data Specialist (Processing)

Location: Washington, DC (Onsite)
Schedule: Full-Time, 100% Onsite
Pay Rate: $40-$45 per hour
Contract: Base Year with Option Years
Potential Conversion: Opportunity for permanent employment after approximately six months (at employer's discretion)

A Federal Government Agency is seeking an experienced eDiscovery Data Specialist (Processing) to support complex litigation and investigative matters. This role is ideal for professionals with a strong background in electronic discovery, data processing, and litigation support who enjoy working in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.

Work Locations

• 145 N Street NE, Washington, DC
• And/or 1331 F Street NW, Washington, DC

Required Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check and credit check

Key Responsibilities

• Perform file manipulation, data loading, file conversion, database indexing, and quality control validation.
• Develop, evaluate, and improve procedures for processing electronic files used with commercial litigation support and document review applications.
• Verify incoming productions comply with applicable Electronic Stored Information (ESI) specifications and document any deficiencies.
• Export data from databases and review platforms while validating redactions, markups, and compliance with ESI standards.
• Develop, document, and maintain processing procedures in accordance with established policies and best practices.
• Process incoming electronic data using industry-standard eDiscovery tools.
• Upload processed data into document review platforms.
• Perform quality assurance throughout the data processing lifecycle.
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline workflows, automate processes, reduce costs, and improve operational efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for processing services.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in eDiscovery or litigation support performing functions such as:
  • Electronic file processing (EFP)
  • Image and data file conversion
  • Database loading and retrieval
  • Data analysis
  • Quality assurance
  • Data culling using review platforms
• Working knowledge of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) and litigation discovery workflows.
• Experience with one or more of the following:
  • Relativity/RelOne
  • Nuix
  • LAW
  • IPRO
  • Other document processing platforms
• Proficiency with Windows operating systems, document review software, encryption methods, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience working within enterprise IT environments is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field preferred.
• Experience with ICONECT, Axiom/FTK, Relativity/RelOne, West LiveNote, or similar platforms.
• Experience processing or handling digital evidence.
• Experience supporting large-scale document reviews involving one million or more records.
• Familiarity with enterprise IT infrastructure and cloud-based environments.
• Knowledge of digital forensics.
• Experience with advanced search technologies, analytics, AI-assisted review, or technology-assisted review (TAR).
• Trial support experience is a plus.

If you have a strong background in eDiscovery processing and are looking for a long-term opportunity supporting a Federal Government Agency , we encourage you to apply.

The Midtown Group 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. We are a small, woman-owned business certified by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). Operating from our headquarters in Washington, DC, we provide trusted staffing services nationwide. Our clients include thousands of the most prestigious Fortune 500 companies, law firms, financial organizations, tech innovators, non-profits, and lobbying firms, as well as federal, state and local government agencies.