e-Discovery Consultant

Eversheds Sutherland; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote/hybrid working

Career development & mentoring

Diversity & inclusion initiatives

Job summary

Eversheds Sutherland is seeking an eDiscovery Consultant to join our Litigation Technology team in a collaborative environment. You will work on complex litigation matters, using RelativityOne and OpenText eDiscovery to drive efficient matter delivery.

You will engage with lawyers and clients, help manage data workflows, and contribute to innovative litigation tech solutions within a global firm.

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent experience in a technical discipline or law background.
• Relativity Certified Administrator or other eDiscovery certifications desirable.
• Direct eDiscovery experience in professional services is preferred.
• Experience supporting multiple phases of the eDiscovery lifecycle and managing workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of eDiscovery projects across the full lifecycle from scoping to production.
• Take ownership of small to mid-sized matters and assist Senior Consultants on larger projects.
• Deliver high-quality outputs with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Provide guidance on workflows, technology and matter delivery.

Skills

Relativity administration

OpenText eDiscovery

Client engagement

MS Office

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

RelativityOne

OpenText eDiscovery

Opus2

HighQ Collaborate

Job description

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Location: Birmingham, GB London, GB Leeds, GB Manchester, GB

Company: Eversheds Sutherland

We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with more than 5,000 people across over 30 countries. We’re full-service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we’re equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we’re purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We’re ambitious for our clients, our communities – and for you. Whether you’re starting out on your career or well established, whether you’re a lawyer or in business services. If you’re looking for what’s next, we are too.

What to expect

Joining Eversheds Sutherland as an eDiscovery Consultant, you will be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where business professionals are valued for their ideas, expertise and impact. You will work on complex, high-profile litigation and investigations, gaining exposure across teams, geographies and the wider firm.

Our team

Our Litigation Technology & Legal Project Management team supports the Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice, helping lawyers and clients manage complex matters through the effective use of technology, data and structured project delivery. This opportunity sits within our specialist Litigation Technology function.

The team brings together expertise across computer science, digital forensics, law and project management. Together, we apply technical knowledge and hands‑on litigation experience to help clients manage large volumes of data, reduce complexity and make informed decisions quickly.

This is an opportunity to work with industry-leading eDiscovery and case management platforms, including RelativityOne and OpenText eDiscovery, while contributing to innovation across litigation technology. If you are interested in the intersection of law, technology and data, this is a role where you can develop your expertise and make a visible impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of eDiscovery projects across the full lifecycle, from scoping and data collection through to review, production and project close.


• Take ownership of small to mid-sized matters, while supporting Senior Consultants on larger or more complex projects.


• Deliver high-quality project outputs, ensuring accuracy, consistency and attention to detail throughout each matter.


• Provide practical guidance to legal teams and clients on eDiscovery workflows, litigation technology and proportionate matter delivery.


• Administer and configure workspaces on platforms such as RelativityOne and OpenText eDiscovery, tailoring workflows to meet matter-specific requirements.


• Support budget tracking, cost monitoring, project documentation and stakeholder communication throughout the project lifecycle.


• Identify risks, contribute to quality control processes, troubleshoot issues and elevate where appropriate.


• Contribute ideas for best practice improvements, process efficiencies and innovation across the Litigation Technology function.


• Stay up to date with industry developments, emerging technology and changes in eDiscovery best practice.


• Build strong relationships with legal teams, clients and stakeholders, becoming a trusted advisor on eDiscovery and litigation technology matters.


• Collaborate with the firm-wide Legal Technology community to contribute to cross-practice legal technology initiatives and share best practice.

Skills & Experience

• A degree or equivalent experience, ideally in a technical discipline such as Computer Science, Information Security or Computer Forensics, or a background in Law.


• Relativity Certified Administrator qualification or other eDiscovery certifications desirable.


• Direct eDiscovery experience gained within a consultancy, law firm or similar professional services environment.


• Experience supporting multiple phases of the eDiscovery project lifecycle, with confidence managing workstreams or smaller matters independently.


• A strong understanding of eDiscovery best practice and a commitment to delivering work to a high standard.


• Strong Relativity administration skills, ideally including RelativityOne, with the ability to customise workspaces, build workflows and troubleshoot platform processes.


• Strong client‑facing and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to understand requirements, identify risks and communicate clearly with legal teams and clients.


• A proactive, solutions‑focused approach, with the ability to work under pressure and devise pragmatic solutions.


• Experience with OpenText eDiscovery, HighQ Collaborate or Opus2 Case Management would be advantageous but is not essential.


• An interest in emerging technologies and the application of generative AI to litigation matters, including tools such as Relativity aiR Suite, Harvey, Legora or similar technologies.


• Proficiency in MS Office tools and a strong desire to continue developing technical skills.

What’s In It For You?

• At Eversheds Sutherland, we provide benefits focused on looking after you: your development, your performance, your financial future and your health, as well as providing the opportunity to make a contribution to the world.


• We’re fair, transparent and equitable


• We share in the success of the firm, reward alignment to our values, going above and beyond and your individual performance


• We support flexible ways of working through our remote working policy and commitment to flexible, agile and hybrid ways of working


• We support your health and performance through our dental, healthcare and wellness support


• We support everything you are and all you bring through our powerful commitment to diversity and inclusion


• We provide a platform for your career, whatever your ambitions through our structured professional and personal training, mentoring and development programs


• We provide experience and opportunity through international and cross‑function exposure


• We provide an opportunity to give back through our pro bono work and community engagement


• We help you plan ahead through retirement planning, insurance and assuranc

Diversity & Inclusion

At Eversheds Sutherland, “Inclusive” is a core business value.

We bring together different skillsets, global mindsets and approaches.

We foster diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action.

We have an inherent respect for the individual.

We have a strong belief in collaboration and teamwork.

Sharing ideas, asking questions, solving challenges and meeting our clients’ goals: together.

We want all our people to thrive at work and reach their full potential and we work hard to continue to build a diverse and inclusive culture, monitor and report on our progress and impact, and develop our approach.

This is reflected in our policies, systems and processes, and in our work with diversity membership organisations.

Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we are open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements.

If this is important to you, please talk to us about it during the recruitment process.

We want you to perform at your best during our recruitment process. If there is any adjustment or support you need, please contact us so we can discuss how we can best assist you.