Senior eDiscovery Forensic Consultant (Remote/Hybrid)

Epiq Systems, Inc; United States; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Epiq Systems, Inc is seeking a seasoned eDiscovery Forensic Consultant to support litigation matters and compliance investigations by collecting and processing ESI from Microsoft 365 ecosystems, Purview, and Relativity. The role includes secure data transfers, custodial interviews, and collaboration with attorneys and IT teams.

You'll conduct forensic data collections from network shares using FTK or similar tools, ensuring chain-of-custody and data integrity while working in a remote-friendly

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of experience in eDiscovery or digital forensics.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office 365 ecosystem, especially Purview and Exchange.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of personnel, including Attorneys, Paralegals and technical support personnel.
• Direct experience with Relativity or similar review platforms.
• Experienced with SFTP (secure data transfer protocols).
• Familiarity with corporate data networks and file share structures.
• Skilled in analyzing network share data with forensic tools like FTK.
• Excellent communication skills collaborating with attorneys and custodians.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable working independently.

Responsibilities

• Execute defensible collections of ESI from Microsoft 365 environments (Exchange, OneDrive, Teams).
• Collect data from network shares using FTP and other secure protocols.
• Collaborate with attorneys/paralegals in maintaining legal hold management system.
• Conduct custodial interviews to identify relevant data sources and timelines.
• Utilize Microsoft Purview and Relativity for search, collection, and processing of data.
• Maintain chain-of-custody documentation and ensure data integrity.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and IT teams to meet project deadlines.
• Store collected data securely on designated servers and ensure proper access controls.
• Monitor and report on project progress, risks, and issues.

Skills

eDiscovery

Digital forensics

Microsoft 365

Purview

Relativity

FTK

SFTP

Custodial interviews

Communication

Project management

Tools

FTK

Relativity

Microsoft Purview

OneDrive

Exchange

Job description

Epiq Systems, Inc is seeking a seasoned eDiscovery Forensic Consultant to support litigation matters and compliance investigations by collecting and processing ESI from Microsoft 365 ecosystems, Purview, and Relativity. The role includes secure data transfers, custodial interviews, and collaboration with attorneys and IT teams.

You'll conduct forensic data collections from network shares using FTK or similar tools, ensuring chain-of-custody and data integrity while working in a remote-friendly