OVERVIEW
Our client, a publicly traded U.S. consumer tech company with operations throughout North America, is seeking a sharp, organized contractor to join a high-priority data collection project for Litigation. You'll work directly with our eDiscovery team to move data securely from Client's systems to our review partner, and you'll own the tracking that keeps the whole effort on schedule and defensible. This is a hands-on way to get real exposure to enterprise eDiscovery, legal data handling, and AI-assisted workflows.
The process is well defined and the pace is steady. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in doing precise and reliable work.
Please note, this is a full-time, interim engagement starting ASAP, so candidates who are currently working elsewhere and need to give notice before starting cannot be considered.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Retrieve collected data using enterprise productivity and eDiscovery platforms.
Transfer data securely to an outside vendor using file transfer tools.
Validate transfers are complete using referencing data collected and data transfers
Keep a detailed project log of statuses, dates, and issues.
Troubleshoot transfer problems and escalate when needed.
Use AI tools to help with tracking, reconciliation, and reporting.
Give regular status updates to the eDiscovery lead.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Bachelor’s Degree
Proficiency working in a Mac environment, Google application, and Microsoft Office applications
2+ years of hands-on experience with eDiscovery collection or preservation tools, such as Google Vault, Microsoft Purview eDiscovery, Onna, Zapproved ZDiscovery, Exterro, or Relativity Collect.
Familiarity with eDiscovery review platforms, such as Relativity (RelativityOne), Everlaw, DISCO, Reveal (Logikcull), or Nuix Discover.
Experience using AI assistants like Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, or Gemini in a work setting.
Familiarity with the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM), legal holds, and the difference between preservation and collection.
Some experience in IT support, data administration, litigation support, or a similar role.
Comfort with file transfer tools, such as FTP/SFTP clients (WinSCP, FileZilla, Cyberduck), rsync, rclone, or cloud storage transfer (AWS S3, Azure Storage Explorer, Box).
Comfort with basic command-line work in macOS or Linux Terminal, Windows Command Prompt, or PowerShell, such as copying files, listing directories, and comparing file sizes. AI assistance available.
Strong spreadsheet skills (Google Sheets or Excel) and disciplined record-keeping.
Discretion with confidential information.
OTHER CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
Resourceful self-starter with excellent problem-solving capabilities, judgment, negotiation, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to manage high-volume workloads, multiple stakeholder demands and ever-shifting priorities all while instilling confidence
Understanding of the anatomy of a typical document production, including load files (DAT, OPT, LFP), Bates numbering, images, extracted text, and native files.
Understanding of ESI and metadata, and why it must stay intact during transfer.
Familiarity with chain of custody documentation and data integrity practices, such as MD5/SHA hash checks.
Experience with common export and archive formats, such as MBOX, PST, JSON, XML, and ZIP.
General awareness of discovery obligations, such as the Sedona Principles or FRCP Rules 26 and 34.
HELPFUL CERTIFICATIONS
Google: Google IT Support Professional Certificate; Professional Google Workspace Administrator
Microsoft: SC-900 (Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals); MS-900 (Microsoft 365 Fundamentals); SC-401 (Information Security Administrator)
AWS: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Vendor-neutral IT: CompTIA A+ or Network+
eDiscovery: Relativity Certified User; ACEDS Certified E-Discovery Specialist (CEDS)
ENGAGEMENT LOGISTICS
Target Start Date
: Monday, 10/12/26
Anticipated Duration
: Approximately one month, with an opportunity for extension
Hours
: 8+ hours/day, 40+ hours/week, during West Coast/Pacific business hours
Overtime
: There’s a possibility of overtime so candidates must be available to work more than 8/40, and weekend hours, if needed
Work Location
: Remote
Compensation Range
: $50-70/hour (depending on candidate’s experience and credentials), W-2 through Legalpeople
NDA
: The selected contractor will be required to sign an NDA prior to starting work.