Data SpecialistWashington DCeDiscovery Full Time On-Site On-siteapply for this jobData SpecialistContact Discovery Services - Washington DCLocation Washington DCStart Date NegotiableA leading eDiscovery technology and consulting firm headquartered in Washington DC is looking for an evidence technician to assist the team. We are seeking a motivated individual with a strong interest in the legal and technology fields excellent organizational skills and a passion for delivering top-notch service to our clients. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience in a fast-paced and dynamic industry. This position requires a presence at the primary firm office in Washington DC.DUTIES OF THE POSITIONCoordinate directly with internal departments for incoming and outgoing evidence shipmentCommunicate office needs or challenges to management effectivelyCollaborate with project managers and team members to execute complex projects in a deadline-driven environmentSupport the development testing and refinement of evidence-handling proceduresEnsure strict adherence to chain-of-custody protocols and best practicesFollow standard operating procedures SOPs consistentlyConduct quality assurance checks on work products before deliveryAssist with archival and restoration of Relativity dataApply strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to address challenges efficientlyPrioritize projects effectively based on deadlines and scope of workPerform additional office tasks as neededJOB RESPONSIBILITESMaintain meticulous organization of digital and physical drives storage and network foldersCommunicate clearly and effectively with managers and team membersSupport data intake processes for the data centerAssist with data shipping and case closeouts including deletion archival and restorationUpdate chain-of-custody documentation accuratelyPrepare base images for self-collection kits and collaborate with Forensics on quality assuranceDemonstrate a quick aptitude for learning new processes and toolsAbility to work certain weekends and some holidaysEXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONSExceptional organizational skills for managing data storage computer devices hard drives evidence intake and shippingStrong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with team members and departmentsSelf-motivated with the ability to work collaboratively in a team or independently as neededProficient using Microsoft Office Suite ie. Word Excel PowerPoint Etc.THE FOLLOWING SKILLS ARE PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIREDFamiliarity with the Electronic Discovery Reference Model EDRMKnowledge of copy tools e.g. RoboCopy TeraCopy BAT batch files scripting etcGeneral technical computer experience50000 - 60000 a yearWe may use artificial intelligence AI tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.apply for this job