Data Specialist

About the role

• Data Specialist
• Contact Discovery Services - Washington, DC
• Location: Washington, DC
• Start Date: Negotiable

A leading eDiscovery technology and consulting firm headquartered in Washington, DC is looking for an evidence technician to assist the team. We are seeking a motivated individual with a strong interest in the legal and technology fields, excellent organizational skills, and a passion for delivering top-notch service to our clients. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience in a fast-paced and dynamic industry. This position requires a presence at the primary firm office in Washington, DC.

Duties of the Position

• Coordinate directly with internal departments for incoming and outgoing evidence shipment
• Communicate office needs or challenges to management effectively
• Collaborate with project managers and team members to execute complex projects in a deadline-driven environment
• Support the development, testing, and refinement of evidence-handling procedures

Ensure strict adherence to chain-of-custody protocols and best practices

• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) consistently
• Conduct quality assurance checks on work products before delivery
• Assist with archival and restoration of Relativity data

• Apply strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to address challenges efficiently
• Prioritize projects effectively based on deadlines and scope of work
• Perform additional office tasks as needed

Job Responsibilites

• Maintain meticulous organization of digital and physical drives, storage, and network folders
• Communicate clearly and effectively with managers and team members
• Support data intake processes for the data center
• Assist with data shipping and case closeouts, including deletion, archival, and restoration
• Update chain-of-custody documentation accurately
• Prepare base images for self-collection kits and collaborate with Forensics on quality assurance
• Demonstrate a quick aptitude for learning new processes and tools
• Ability to work certain weekends and some holidays

Experience & Qualifications

• Exceptional organizational skills for managing data storage, computer devices, hard drives, evidence intake, and shipping
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with team members and departments
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team or independently as needed
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite (ie. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Etc.)

Familiarity with the Electronic Discovery Reference Model

• Knowledge of copy tools (e.g., RoboCopy, TeraCopy), BAT (batch files) scripting, etc
• General technical computer experience