Litigation Support Analyst

Harris Beach LLP; United States; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Paid leave

Job summary

Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC is seeking a Litigation Support Analyst to collaborate with attorneys, IT, and vendors across hybrid or remote environments. The role covers the full eDiscovery lifecycle, from data collection to production. Strong SQL, Relativity, and LAW experience is preferred.

You will coordinate data collections, ensure defensible preservation, manage workspaces, and assist with analytics and reviews while supporting timely billing and client communication.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of experience in litigation support or eDiscovery.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, legal studies, or related field preferred.
• Experience with SQL, LAW, and Relativity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute data collections from emails, shares, cloud, and local devices.
• Maintain defensible preservation practices and chain of custody.
• Process data for ingestion into Relativity or LAW PreDiscovery.
• Load and manage Relativity workspaces with proper permissions.
• Troubleshoot ingestion errors and support review teams.
• Prepare productions in native and image formats with metadata.
• Collaborate with IT, Records, and vendors to ensure workflow.
• Ensure timely billing entries for Litigation Support activities.

Skills

Litigation support

eDiscovery

SQL

Relativity

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in IT/Legal studies

Tools

LAW PreDiscovery

Job description

Location: Open to the following Harris Beach Murtha offices (Albany, Buffalo, Ithaca, Rochester, and Syracuse, NY; Boston, MA; Bantam, Hartford, New Haven and Stamford, CT) for a hybrid or remote opportunity.

Do you have litigation support experience? Are you excited about the opportunity to join an innovative, growing law firm that has been successful for more than 170 years?

Harris Beach Murtha is looking for a Litigation Support Analyst to work closely with attorneys, IT, and external vendors to ensure defensible handling of client data and efficient execution of litigation support workflows. You will THRIVE in this role if you have:

• 2-5+ years of experience in litigation support, eDiscovery, or related experience (required)

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Information Technology, Legal Studies, or related field (preferred)
• Experience with SQL, LAW, and Relativity (preferred)
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to multi-task
• Excellent communication and client service skills

The Litigation Support Analyst is responsible for supporting all phases of the eDiscovery lifecycle, including data collection, preservation, processing, hosting, review support, and archiving. Do you have the DRIVE and DESIRE to:

• Coordinate and execute data collections from various sources, including email, network shares, cloud repositories, and local devices
• Implement and maintain defensible preservation practices, including tracking custodians, data sources, and chain of custody
• Ensure data integrity and proper handling of metadata throughout the collection process
• Process client data using industry-standard tools, preparing data for ingestion into Relativity or LAW PreDiscovery
• Load, manage, and maintain workspaces within Relativity, including folder structures, fields, layouts, and permissions
• Troubleshoot processing errors and manage exception handling during ingestion workflows
• Support document review teams by creating batches, running searches, and managing data organization
• Assist with analytics workflows, including keyword searching, filtering, and deduplication as applicable
• Provide technical support to attorneys and review teams during active review cycles
• Prepare document productions, including native and image formats, load files, and metadata deliverables
• Communicate with internal stakeholders and external clients regarding project status, requirements, and timelines
• Assist with onboarding new matters, including workspace setup and data intake
• Collaborate with IT, Records, and vendors to ensure seamless workflow execution
• Ensure proper and timely billing entries of Litigation Support activities

Harris Beach Murtha recognizes everyone has a right to be included. You will be successful in your career at the firm if you:

• Exhibit the ability to effectively multi-task, meet deadlines, and provide solutions in a fast-paced office setting
• Demonstrate strong client service and active listening skills

• Believe in the firm’s core values: collaboration, inclusion, ingenuity, respect, integrity, and commitment

• Enjoy working with diverse personalities within various levels of the firm
• Are comfortable working in the office on a hybrid schedule or fully remote
• Have the flexibility to work varying hours each week (will include some nights)

Salary information will vary depending upon relevant experience for the position, geographic locations and weekly hours schedule. The anticipated weekly schedule for the Litigation Support Analyst is 40 hours per week.

Albany, Buffalo, Ithaca, Rochester and Syracuse, NY: $28.85 - $38.47/hour

Bantam, Hartford, New Haven, and Stamford, CT: $31.25 - $40.87/hour

Boston, MA: $33.66 - $43.27/hour

Harris Beach Murtha offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports both professional and personal well-being. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurances; health savings and flexible spending account options; life and disability insurances; retirement plan including 401(k) and profit sharing; paid leave programs; employee assistance resources; commuter and parking benefits where applicable; and professional development opportunities. Eligibility for benefits is subject to applicable plan terms and firm policies.

Harris Beach Murtha is committed to an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from diverse candidates with varied background and skills, including military experience. Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.