Litigation Technology Specialist - San Francisco, CA

Responsibilities:

·         Successful candidate will assist the Regional Technology Manager for this large, global law firm in the provision of in-house support for the Litigation Department in the application of computerized tools and non-computerized procedures. 

·         Will assist with management of all phases of litigation and litigation technology projects, including consulting with clients and working with case teams to determine the most efficient and cost-effective manner to automate cases. 

·         Will project costs for databases and database design, troubleshoot data problems, and monitor work product for quality control.

·         Additional responsibilities include assisting with the management of LAW and providing training on and support with image retrieval, table conversions, database formatting, data entry, and imports and exports of databases. 

·         Will establish and maintain extensive internal contacts to ensure that computerized practice needs are met and to design solutions to litigation technology issues and problems, and will meet regularly with attorneys and paralegals to discuss current and upcoming projects and technology needs.

·         Will provide training when needed.

·         Candidate will research, evaluate, recommend, learn, implement, train and support software product needs for the Litigation Department including: 

o    databases for information tracking and retrieval;

o    spreadsheets for the automation of computational analysis;

o    trial technology;

o    graphics for use as exhibits and presentation aids;

o    Integration of software tools;

o    and specialized, practice specific software. 

·         Will gain and maintain thorough knowledge of trends, developments and new technologies impacting the Department and will participate in departmental project teams and task forces designed to streamline workflow and/or resolve issues; will assist with various firm and/or departmental projects and initiatives as assigned. 

·         Must assume responsibility for maintaining the highest level of confidentiality of all firm records and files. 

·         Will assume additional responsibilities as requested.

Requirements:

·         Bachelors Degree in related field such as Computer Science, and 2-3 years of litigation support or paralegal experience in a law firm or corporate environment. 

·         Thorough working knowledge of full text retrieval systems and databases and Litigation Technology applications (LiveNote, Concordance, Sanction, CaseMap) as well as proficient personal computer skills and knowledge of firm software including email, word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, time and attendance, and organizational/project planning software applications.

·         Must have the ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments, use initiative and judgment to accomplish results, and work under pressure and complete job assignments in an accurate, timely and professional manner.

·         Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills required and ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of management, staff and a variety of external entities, including clients and prospective clients of the Firm. 

·         Must be self-directed and able to work independently.  Flexibility for OT required.

Non-exempt position, Hours:  9:00 am - 5:15 pm.

Additional technical requirements:

·         Thorough understanding of document scanning, OCR, coding, electronic data production, and database load files;

·         In-house e-discovery consultation re native file/e-mail collection & review, and computer forensics projects;

·         Experience creating and managing databases: data & image loading, data conversion and formatting, and building production subsets;

·         Experience working with vendors on pricing proposals and project management;

·         Experience with e-discovery software such as Law, Discovery Cracker, Cricket or Z-Print is a plus;

·         Experience with presentation graphics (PowerPoint, sanction) a plus.