eDiscovery Analyst

Job Description

Who we are // Slaughter and May is a leading international law firm, recognised throughout the business community for its exceptional legal service, commercial awareness and commitment to clients. We advise across the spectrum of legal matters including high-profile,ground-breaking and complex transactions, contentious matters and all aspects of risk. We deliver innovative and bespoke solutions to our clients, domestically and internationally. We provide clear legal advice that spans the globe whilst tackling the culturalnuances between jurisdictions. Our lawyers understand how to coordinate and manage matters in the jurisdictions most relevant to our clients.We are always on the look out for new ways of working, and new ways of adapting the most advanced technologies to make the way we work the most efficient and most effective for our clients and Associates.We are now offering the opportunity to become part of our dynamic e-Disclosure team, with responsibility for identifying and implementing this technology on a day to day basis.At Slaughter and May, with over 1,500 partners and staff worldwide, everyones contribution is valued, and we all enjoy an open, friendly and supportive environment. We have an underlying sense of pride in who we are and what we do, and our inclusive culturegives rise to a unique diversity of thinking, which is critical to our success and helps maintain our position as a true market leader. To support our employees in achieving their professional development objectives, we offer an unrivalled variety of learningand development opportunities to everyone, as well as a highly competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.Would you like to join one of the world’s most prestigious law firmsWe are offering a fantastic opportunity for a professional, engaging individual to join us as an eDiscovery Analyst.ROLE OVERVIEW // At Slaughter and May we have access to the most advanced industry leading technology platforms (involving AI); and primary responsibility for ensuring this technology is implemented on a day to day basis rests with our e-Disclosure Team.Your role will be to work within our Forensic Analysis and Review Management Team (more specifically, within the e-Disclosure Team), alongside our e-Disclosure Service Provides and our internal EvidenceJob title - Perm/FTC 1Review Managers to deliver innovative, technology focussed solutions throughout the disputes and investigations processes and to provide support to our Competition Team as well. In addition to the core teamwork, the role can require the development of one-timesolutions for other client needs in fields such as data breaches, cybercrime, M&A etc.Your immediate colleagues will be technical e-Disclosure specialists, and you will learn from them the technical aspects of the platforms we use. In turn, you will work together in implementing fit for purpose project workflows and in ensuring our e-DisclosureService Providers deliver first class service.You will need to be able to work alongside Associates and convince them of the merits of using advanced analytics; in some cases you will be delivering solutions to problems they may not be aware they even had. Independent thinking and inner motivation tokeep up to date with industry advancements are essential.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES // The key responsibilities of this role are set out below and there may be others which are not listed.• Deliver forward thinking services to the Disputes and Investigations, Competition, and, increasingly, Corporate groups; • Work collaboratively with Associates and the e Disclosure team to deliver the very best service, utilising technology wherever possible to deliver efficiencies and increased service quality; • Working with e-Disclosure Service Providers to ensure they are providing access to advanced technology and delivering a premium quality service; • Proactively identify areas where technology can or must be used and successfully implement these into matters; • Project manage and lead on e-Disclosure projects, be accountable for the successful delivery of the projects; • Work with paralegals in creating and managing project documentation; • Work with colleagues to provide frontline technical and operational support for document review and data management platforms; • Provide document review platform support to fee earners, including the delivery of user training, building database searches, document review workflow administration, and review progress reporting; • Manage and QC document productions, incl. exchange of documents and data with opposing parties or regulators; • Work collectively and collegiately with a team of e-Disclosure specialists and paralegals; • Review and recommend technology solutions that may benefit the firm.CANDIDATE PROFILE // • A solid understanding of e-Discovery Technology and its application including full exposure to the EDRM model; • Must be able to work collaboratively with a wide variety of stakeholders to deliver effective solutions; • Ability to build strong business relationships with internal and external contacts and the resilience to deal with demanding individuals; • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, (written, spoken and presentational), including strong influencing skills. Ability to express views clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles; • Experience of working in a diverse team whilst fostering an inclusive team culture • Direct technical experience with industry leading tools such as Relativity, Reveal, Everlaw, Nuix etc. is necessary. • Excellent proven organisational skills, with the ability to multi-task, keep calm under pressure and work to tight deadlines