Lead eDiscovery Specialist

California Department of Justice; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

11 paid holidays

Flexible paid leave options

Pension retirement

Job stability

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

PSLF program

Job summary

California Department of Justice is seeking a Lead eDiscovery Specialist (Analyst III) in Sacramento. The role involves managing complex, sensitive cases and serving as a senior consultant for eDLS to DOJ legal teams.

You will lead workflows, research new solutions, and oversee advanced analytics and TAR efforts. The position supports hybrid telework, with standard hours 8am–5pm, Monday through Friday, based in Sacramento County.

Qualifications

• Advanced journey level analyst in eDiscovery and litigation support.
• Strong experience managing complex, sensitive, high-profile cases.
• Ability to research, test and develop additional solutions for workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations and manage complex eDiscovery/litigation support cases.
• Determine efficient workflows and supervise best-practice implementation.
• Develop and maintain eDiscovery databases and data organization processes.

Skills

eDiscovery expertise

Analytics

Technology-assisted review

Litigation support

Tools

Relativity

Concordance

LAW PreDiscovery

CaseMap

TextMap

TimeMap

TrialDirector

TrialPad

Job description

Job Description And Duties

Under general direction of the Supervisor I, the Analyst III, also called the Lead eDiscovery Specialist, serves as an advanced journey level analyst of eDiscovery and litigation support, a senior consultant for eDLS to DOJ legal teams. The Lead eDiscovery Specialist is responsible for managing the more complex, difficult, sensitive, and high-profile cases as the lead following best practices with authority to make changes or decisions in determining which workflows will work most efficiently and effectively for their specific needs. In addition, the Lead eDiscovery Specialist will research, test and develop additional solutions, have advanced expertise in a wide range of litigation support practices, including analytics, technology assisted review (TAR), design and develop document management and information management databases using a variety of software products, data organization, quality control and electronic discovery practices, as well as the section’s specialized policies and procedures. This knowledge also includes familiarity with litigation support database software programs including Relativity, Concordance, LAW PreDiscovery, CaseMap, TextMap, TimeMap, TrialDirector and TrialPad used to manage litigation and investigative data.

Under general direction of the Supervisor I, the Analyst III, also called the Lead eDiscovery Specialist, serves as an advanced journey level analyst of eDiscovery and litigation support, a senior consultant for eDLS to DOJ legal teams. The Lead eDiscovery Specialist is responsible for managing the more complex, difficult, sensitive, and high-profile cases as the lead following best practices with authority to make changes or decisions in determining which workflows will work most efficiently and effectively for their specific needs. In addition, the Lead eDiscovery Specialist will research, test and develop additional solutions, have advanced expertise in a wide range of litigation support practices, including analytics, technology assisted review (TAR), design and develop document management and information management databases using a variety of software products, data organization, quality control and electronic discovery practices, as well as the section’s specialized policies and procedures. This knowledge also includes familiarity with litigation support database software programs including Relativity, Concordance, LAW PreDiscovery, CaseMap, TextMap, TimeMap, TrialDirector and TrialPad used to manage litigation and investigative data.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-527943

Position #(s): 420-049-5402-001

Working Title: Lead eDiscovery Specialist

Classification: ANALYST III

$6,623.00 - $8,290.00 A

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift: 8am - 5pm

Work Week: Monday to Friday

Department Information:

• This position is located in the Division of Administrative Services, Office of Legal Support Services (OLSS), eDLS Sacramento.
• Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
• Please note that all new to state employees will be given the minimum salary of the classification. For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights your salary will be determined in accordance with the applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Please visit the Attorney General’s website for more information at www.oag.ca.gov .

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR .

Benefits of working for the State of California:

• Work-life balance
• 11 paid holidays
• Flexible paid leave options
• Consistent wage increases
• Pension retirement
• Job stability
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and more!