eDiscovery Trial Support Specialist

Role Overview

• Works directly with trial teams to provide all aspects of trial support, including pre-trial evidence management, preparation of evidence and demonstratives for presentation at legal proceedings, and technical support before and during trial.
• Willing to travel to serve as the "hot seat" operator during legal proceedings to manage and present exhibits and multimedia presentations.
• Prepare and organize trial exhibits.
• Edit and organize audio and video materials.
• Set up, test, and manage equipment and trial presentation software at trials, litigation war rooms, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Create and develop demonstrative visuals to support case presentation before and during trial.
• Conduct pre-trial simulations to ensure smooth execution of technology and presentation materials.
• Work closely with attorneys to understand case specifics and develop effective presentation strategies.
• Assist eDiscovery Project Managers with client requests
• Responsible for the execution of litigation support projects
• Oversee full life cycle of projects according to project manager and client parameters.
• Implement recommended practices in line with firm policies and goals in eDiscovery cases.
• Work with the eDiscovery Client Services Manager and eDiscovery Project Managers to ensure that legal teams are using appropriate, innovative and cost-effective technologies to manage the discovery process.
• Coordinate data transfer and storage, utilizing firm policies and best practices.
• Track delivery schedules, ensuring proper quality assurance, and manage changes in work scope.
• Participate in post-project analysis to discover workflow inefficiencies and obstacles.
• Work with eDiscovery Services team to apply quality control processes and improvements to the discovery process.
• Assist with the development and delivery of training to litigation case teams on effective document review protocol utilizing both firm and vendor technology.
• Coordinate and work with H&K Review Center.
• Promote use of litigation technology, practice support services and products within the firm.
• Coordinate electronic and paper document discovery, including processing, scanning, coding, review and productions.
• Ensure expertise in relevant technology; proactively use most current technology to further teamwork, client service, and efficiency.
• Participate in appropriate industry organizations and stay current with developments in litigation technology.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years of professional litigation experience
• Trial presentation experience using OnCue or Trial Director
• Experience in designating and creating mockups for web-based programs
• High proficiency in graphic design, infographics and MS PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite
• MS PowerPoint Experience with audio and visual editing tools
• Hands on trial presentation experience using OnCue or Trial Director.
• Familiarity with standard litigation support platforms, Relativity, Everlaw, and Opus2 preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational and planning skills.
• Collaborative mind-set.
• Experience with Brainspace

Benefits

• comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs)
• dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners
• life and AD&D insurance
• short and long term disability insurance
• tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs
• FSAs for dependent care
• health advocacy services
• behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members
• 401(k)
• profit sharing
• pre-tax transit and parking program
• backup dependent care
• senior care planning support
• resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers
• paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents