Litigation Support Analyst

DLA Piper LLP (US); San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 46,150 - 73,380; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

DLA Piper LLP (US) is seeking a Litigation Support Analyst to collaborate with attorneys on cases, providing computerized support to plan, organize, research, analyze, argue, and present arguments more efficiently. The role includes data management, review platform support, and courtroom technology assistance within a hybrid work model.

Required two years in litigation technology support with experience in Relativity, Concordance, LiveNote, CaseMap, and Sanction.

Qualifications

• Two years of litigation technology support experience.
• Experience with Relativity, Concordance, LiveNote, CaseMap, and Sanction.
• Ability to work with attorneys, paralegals, and vendors under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing cases/projects at various stages of the litigation process.
• Create and support databases for cases, including user accounts, access, review layouts, and search assistance.
• Provide daily metrics of document reviews; generate data productions and perform quality control before data is produced.
• Process electronically stored information (ESI) for upload into data review platforms.
• Assist attorneys in trial preparation and set‑up of electronic equipment in the courtroom; provide court assistance as required.
• Assist with data import/export and manipulation as needed.
• Process ESI through technology applications such as Clearwell; target ESI collection from hard drives and backup tapes with Index Engineers.
• Assist with collection efforts on an as‑needed basis.
• Provide timelines and estimates to the project manager for all data being processed.
• Assist in developing and maintaining best practices for the department.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Client communication

Litigation support proficiency

Analytical skills

Pressure management

Independent judgment

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor’s in Information Systems/CS

Tools

Relativity

Concordance

LiveNote

CaseMap

Sanction

Job description

Summary

The Litigation Support Analyst works in collaboration with and in support of the firm’s strategic initiatives. The analyst assists attorneys on cases by providing computerized support to help them plan, organize, research, analyze, argue, and present their cases more cost‑ and time‑efficiently. The analyst provides day‑to‑day support of data management and review platforms and offers technology support under the supervision of a Litigation Support Project Manager and/or Regional Manager.

Location

This position can sit in any of our US office locations and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing cases/projects at various stages of the litigation process.
• Create and support databases for cases, including user accounts, access, review layouts, and search assistance.
• Provide daily metrics of document reviews; generate data productions and perform quality control before data is produced.
• Process electronically stored information (ESI) for upload into data review platforms.
• Assist attorneys in trial preparation and set‑up of electronic equipment in the courtroom; provide court assistance as required.
• Assist with data import/export and manipulation as needed.
• Process ESI through technology applications such as Clearwell; target ESI collection from hard drives and backup tapes with Index Engineers.
• Assist with collection efforts on an as‑needed basis.
• Provide timelines and estimates to the project manager for all data being processed.
• Assist in developing and maintaining best practices for the department.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills

• Excellent organizational skills for managing complex projects with tight deadlines.
• Ability to work with varying levels of employees, paralegals, attorneys, and vendors, focusing on customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrated proficiency in litigation support process, including database management, searching and reporting, scanning and coding procedures, electronic discovery management, document production, and trial support.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to resolve technical issues.
• Ability to handle high‑stress situations and conflict.
• Independent judgment and sound decision‑making.

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED. Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.

Minimum Years of Experience

Two years of experience in litigation technology support, including installation, configuration, and maintenance of applications such as Relativity, Concordance, LiveNote, CaseMap, and Sanction. Experience with electronic evidence, large‑scale printing, document repositories, and extranet technologies is required.

Essential Job Expectations

• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
• Produce deliverables and respond to phone calls and correspondence efficiently.
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work products, and meet deadlines.
• Foster positive work relationships and comply with all firm policies and practices.
• Engage in physical and sedentary activity appropriate to the role.
• Work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast‑paced environment.
• Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance, and 401(k) plan.

Salary

Annual salary range: $46,150 - $73,380, depending on geographic market location.

Equal Opportunity Employer

DLA Piper is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.