Senior Litigation Support Analyst

DLA Piper; Tacoma (WA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

DLA Piper is seeking a Senior Litigation Support Analyst to work with project managers and case teams on litigation matters, providing data management, review platform support, and courtroom tech assistance. You will collaborate across offices to plan, analyze, and present cases efficiently.

You will handle data management, ESI processing, and tool administration (Relativity, Concordance, LiveNote, CaseMap, Sanction) while mentoring teammates and helping establish best practices.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in litigation technology support including installation, configuration and maintenance of key apps.
• Experience with electronic evidence, large-scale printing, document repositories, and extranet technologies.
• Bachelor’s or higher degree preferred; High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing cases/projects at various stages of the litigation process.
• Create and support databases, grant access, create review layouts, assist searches.
• Provide daily metrics of document reviews; generate data productions and QC before production.
• Process ESI for upload into data review platforms.
• Assist attorneys in trial prep and courtroom tech setup; provide court support.
• Assist with data imports/exports and data manipulation as needed.
• Process ESI with tools like Clearwell; target ESI collection with Index Engines.
• Provide timelines/estimates to project manager for data processing.
• Mentor teammates; help develop/maintain best practices for the dept.

Skills

Litigation tech support

Relativity

Concordance

LiveNote

CaseMap

Sanction

Data management

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

Relativity

Concordance

LiveNote

CaseMap

Sanction

Index Engines

Job description

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Lets see what we can achieve. Together.

Summary

As a Senior Litigation Support Analyst, working in collaboration with and in support of the firm's strategic initiatives, you will work with project managers and case teams on litigation matters. You will assist attorneys on cases by providing computerized support to help them plan, organize, research, analyze, argue, and present their cases in a more cost and time efficient manner. You will provide the day-to-day support of data management and review platforms. You will provide technology support and services to an assigned office, location, or practice group.

Location

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing cases/projects on various levels and at various stages of the litigation process.
• Create and support various databases throughout the duration of a case, including creating user accounts, granting access, creating review layouts and assisting with searches.
• 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 platform.
• Assist attorney in trial preparation and set-up of electronic equipment in the courtroom; provide court assistance as required.
• Assist with data imports and exports and data manipulation, as needed.
• Process ESI through sophisticated technology application for data analysis, such as Clearwell.
• Target ESI collection from hard drives and backup tapes with Index Engines; assist with collection efforts on an as needed basis.
• Provide timelines and estimates to the project manager for all data being processed.
• Mentor other members of the team.
• Assist in developing /maintaining best practices for the department.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.

Minimum Years Of Experience

• 6 years of experience in litigation technology support to include the installation, configuration and maintenance of applications such as Relativity, Concordance, LiveNote, CaseMap and Sanction. Must have experience with electronic evidence, large-scale printing, document repositories, and extranet technologies.

Essential Job Expectations

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and external audiences.
• Produce high-quality work and respond to correspondence in an efficient, timely, and professional manner.
• Meet deadlines, manage competing priorities, and commit to meeting high standards.
• Comply with firm policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidences as required in a law firm environment.

Physical Demands

Sedentary work: This is primarily sedentary work, requiring occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects. The role involves sitting for extended periods, with occasional walking and standing, and occasional travel, both domestic and international.

Work Environment

The individual selected for this position may have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement combining remote and in-office work. The specific arrangement will be determined at the time of hiring and may be modified at the firm's discretion.

Disclaimer

The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm's discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.

Accommodation

Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process, please contact [e-mail].

No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.

The firm's expected hiring range for this position is $57.88 - $92.04 per hour depending on the candidate's geographic market location. Non-exempt positions will be paid on an hourly basis and paid overtime in accordance with applicable laws.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

Applicants who are not based in the jurisdiction in which this position is posted and who apply for this role are doing so voluntarily and are not eligible for relocation assistance. Any relocation benefits, if any, are provided only where a relocation is required at the firm's direction and in accordance with applicable policy and law.

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.