Digital Forensics Expert

Locke & Mccloud; Georgia (VT); Remote; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique legal services provider is seeking a Digital Forensics Expert to leverage their expertise in forensic data collection and analysis for complex digital investigations. This fully remote role offers an attractive salary and requires proven experience along with an active client book. Your responsibilities will include data collections from various devices, providing expert testimony, and collaborating with legal teams to support investigations.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in digital forensics with hands-on experience.
• Must maintain an active book of clients and generate new business.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform data collections across various devices and data types.
• Advise clients on forensic protocols and collaborate with legal teams.
• Act as a testifying expert when required.

Skills

Digital forensics

Data analysis

Communication

Education

JD or relevant legal qualifications

Certifications such as CFCE, GCFA, CCE, EnCE

Tools

EnCase

FTK

X-Ways

Magnet AXIOM

Cellebrite

Job description

Job Posting: Digital Forensics Expert (Remote – U.S. Based)

Salary: $100,000 – $140,000 + Incentives

Position Type: Full-Time, Remote

We are partnering with a boutique legal services provider to identify an experiencedDigital Forensics Expertwho can step in as a true Subject Matter Expert (SME) in forensic data collection and analysis. This is a fully remote opportunity open to candidates based anywhere in the U.S.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in forensic tools and methodologies, a willingness to serve as a testifying expert, and—critically—an existing book of business. If you're ready to leverage your expertise and client relationships to play a high-impact, front-facing role in complex digital investigations, this could be the right fit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform forensic data collections across a wide range of devices and data types (e.g., mobile, email, cloud, endpoints).

• Analyse and interpret complex data sets to support investigations, litigation, and regulatory matters.

• Act as a testifying expert and be willing to sit for deposition when needed.

• Advise clients on defensible forensic protocols and best practices.

• Collaborate with legal teams and internal stakeholders as a technical SME.

• Maintain and grow relationships within your active book of clients, supporting project development and delivery.

Requirements:

• Proven expertise in digital forensics, including hands-on experience with industry-standard tools such as EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, Magnet AXIOM, Cellebrite, and others.

• Demonstrated experience managing forensic collection and analysis projects.

• Must have an

  active book of clients

  and the ability to generate new business from existing relationships.

• Willingness and ability to provide expert testimony and participate in depositions.

• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• JD or legal background (preferred but not required).

• Relevant certifications such as CFCE, GCFA, CCE, EnCE, or similar.

• Experience in expert witness testimony or litigation support environments.

Interviews are scheduled to take place next week so if you’re interested in hearing more about this and other roles, then please get in touch asap to discuss further at [phone] or send your Resume to [e-mail]