Lead eDiscovery Analyst
$31,200–$31,200 year
On-siteHouston, Texas, United States or Arlington, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Manage the end-to-end eDiscovery lifecycle, including identification, preservation, collection, processing, review, analysis, and production of electronically stored information (ESI) for litigation, employment matters, internal investigations, and data subject access requests. Conduct and oversee forensic data collections and analyses using industry-standard tools like OpenText EnCase while maintaining chain-of-custody standards and evidence integrity. Serve as the primary liaison between Legal and stakeholders including IT, Information Security, Compliance, HR, and external counsel to support cross-functional partnership. Deliver timely case updates and technical recommendations to attorneys and business leaders while monitoring developments in case law and regulatory requirements to ensure defensible practices.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Legal Studies, or a related field
- 7-10+ years of experience in eDiscovery, digital forensics, litigation support, or related disciplines
- Experience supporting legal departments, law firms, or corporate investigations functions
- Relevant forensic certifications such as EnCE, CCE, CFCE, or equivalent
- Hands-on experience with digital forensics tools, including OpenText EnCase
- Working proficiency with eDiscovery platforms such as Microsoft Purview eDiscovery (Premium) and Relativity
- Strong knowledge of enterprise technology environments, endpoints, cloud platforms, and Microsoft 365
- Demonstrated experience managing eDiscovery matters, litigation holds, internal investigations, and DSAR-related activities
- Strong understanding of forensic acquisition methodologies, chain-of-custody requirements, and defensible evidence handling practices
- Deep knowledge of legal hold processes, records preservation strategies, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements related to litigation and employment matters
- Experience collaborating with attorneys, compliance professionals, external counsel, and regulatory agencies on discovery and investigative matters
- Familiarity with data privacy regulations and DSAR response requirements, including defensible collection, review, and production workflows
- Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent matters and deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences
- Demonstrated discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment when handling privileged, confidential, and highly sensitive information
- Located in the Houston, TX or greater Washington D.C.-Baltimore area
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree
- Experience working within a corporate in-house legal department
- Advanced experience supporting employment investigations, regulatory inquiries, and internal corporate investigations
- Experience leading complex cross-functional eDiscovery engagements involving Legal, HR, Compliance, and Information Security stakeholders
- Knowledge of emerging eDiscovery technologies, forensic methodologies, and data governance best practices
- Experience supporting global investigations, international data privacy matters, or large-scale regulatory response programs
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