Senior eDiscovery Analyst

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP; Toledo (OH); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP is seeking a Senior eDiscovery Analyst to manage day-to-day eDiscovery tasks and oversee multiple projects across the lifecycle. You will collaborate with case teams on collection, processing, and production of electronically stored information in a hybrid work setting.

Ideal candidates have at least five years of eDiscovery or litigation support experience in a law firm and a strong working knowledge of Relativity, Excel, and ReadySuite.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience working in eDiscovery or litigation support within a law firm environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Relativity or other eDiscovery platforms as a power user or administrator.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ReadySuite.
• Project and case management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support Relativity workspaces, including workspace creation, data ingestion and processing, permission management, and production QC/exports.
• Perform QC on incoming/outgoing deliverables and troubleshoot issues while maintaining defensible workflows.
• Maintain accurate chain of custody and ensure data security and privacy requirements.
• Support data management tasks such as deduplication, metadata validation, and handling of native/image files; coordinate with vendors for collections.
• Contribute to documentation, training materials, and process improvements.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher preferred

Tools

Relativity

ReadySuite

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Senior eDiscovery Analyst is responsible for managing and executing day-to-day electronic discovery (eDiscovery) project tasks while overseeing multiple projects throughout the eDiscovery lifecycle. This role will function as both an analyst and a project manager collaborating closely with case teams to manage certain aspects of the eDiscovery process, including but not limited to, collection, processing, and production of electronically stored information. Our ideal candidate will have at least five years of relevant experience handling eDiscovery or litigation support within a law firm environment.

Where You'll Work

The Senior eDiscovery Analyst is an exempt position and will work hybrid from any of the following offices: Akron, Columbus or Toledo, Ohio; Sarasota, St. Petersburg or Tampa, Florida; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Charlotte, North Carolina; or Charleston, South Carolina.

What You'll Do

• Administer and support Relativity workspaces, including workspace creation using firm-approved templates, data ingestion and processing, user and group permissions management, and creation, QC, import, and export of document productions in accordance with case-specific specifications and best practices
• Perform QC on incoming and outgoing deliverables from internal teams, third-party vendors, and external parties; proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues while maintaining defensible workflows
• Maintain accurate chain of custody while ensuring compliance with firm policies, privacy requirements, and data security standards throughout the eDiscovery lifecycle
• Apply strong working knowledge of Relativity, including permissions, processing, searching, review, production workflows, analytics, dashboards, AI, and scripting, to support efficient matter execution
• Support data management tasks such as deduplication, metadata validation, structured QC, imaging, spreadsheet manipulation, media duplication, and the handling of native and image files
• Assist with specialized workflows, including mobile device collections through third parties, transcript handling, and data organization for review and trial preparation.
• Advise case teams on eDiscovery workflows, best practices, and technology solutions; partner with the eDiscovery Manager to recommend efficient, cost-effective approaches
• Coordinate with third-party vendors to support forensic and mobile device collections, while communicating status updates, risks, and next steps to internal stakeholders
• Contribute to internal documentation, training materials, process updates, and knowledge-sharing initiatives; stay current on emerging litigation support technologies
• Track, finalize, and release billable time accurately; manage multiple concurrent matters, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and firm standards

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum of high school diploma required; bachelor’s degree or higher preferred
• At least 5 years of experience working in eDiscovery or litigation support within a law firm environment
• Strong working knowledge of Relativity or other eDiscovery platforms as a power user or administrator
• Solid understanding of the litigation and eDiscovery lifecycle, including processing, review, production and trail support.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ReadySuite
• Project and case management skills, including a strong aptitude for managing and prioritizing multiple projects and deadlines with a high attention to detail
• Superior research, organizational and verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to work second shift, as well as working off-hours, weekends, and traveling as needed

Who We Are

We’re not just another law firm - we’re something different. At Shumaker, our professional staff are the backbone of our success, providing the essential support that enables our firm to thrive. From operations and finance to marketing and technology, our team members enjoy a collaborative, people-first culture where their contributions truly make an impact. As one of the 200 largest law firms in the United States, we’re looking for talented professionals who want to grow their careers and be part of a firm that values dedication, teamwork, and innovation.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting position, static for up to one-half hour at a time, up to six hours per day.
• Standing and walking regularly, up to two hours per day.
• Lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds occasionally.
• Bends and stoops occasionally, up to one-half hour per day.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access to employment opportunities. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.