eDiscovery Specialist

NikSoft Systems Corporation is a recognized Information Technology solutions provider. Founded in 1998 and based in Reston, Virginia, NikSoft is a CMMI Level 3 appraised company with an established reputation for excellence and on-time delivery with a consistently high customer satisfaction rating from its Federal Government and private consulting contracts.

NikSoft is currently conducting a search for an eDiscovery Specialist to support the eDiscovery program of a large federal agency. The candidate will support the end to end eDiscovery cycle of case management, data collection, processing, and production.

Responsibilities:

• The candidate will support the end to end eDiscovery request/case life cycle.
• The candidate will conduct quality reviews of data within the appropriate databases and request reconciliation of missing case data.
• Perform quality control of collection work product.
• Review search terms and archival tool output to ensure accurate collections.
• Monitor end-to-end collection process for all eDiscovery Resources.
• Respond to procedure questions dealing with the collection processes.
• Perform analysis of electronic data, related metrics for requests by stakeholders.
• Perform data processing, collection, production tasks.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a related field.
• 3-5 years of eDiscovery/litigation support experience spanning across the EDRM (File to Trial).
• Strong hands-on eDiscovery experience in a cloud-based email environment.
• Experience managing eDiscovery projects and related technologies.
• Knowledge of Veritas, Microsoft O365 eDiscovery, or other similar tools and technologies.
• Knowledge of eDiscovery best practices and protocols.
• Ideal candidate will have experience developing and/or improving the end-to-end eDiscovery processes for large-scale organizations, preferably in a cloud hosted environment.
• Familiarity with O365's eDiscovery and Azure Information Protection and Enterprise Mobility tools.
• Experience in outlining requirements, identifying gaps and concerns, planning and testing capabilities and developing appropriate case management documentation for use within the eDiscovery functions
• Self-directed and self-motivated with ability to perform and complete tasks with minimal guidance.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Power Apps, Adobe Acrobat, and document/discovery management applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with eDiscovery tools, processes, and procedures.
• Relevant certifications like Certified eDiscovery Specialist (CEDS), Relativity Certified Admin (RCA), or Paralegal Certificate are a plus.

****Candidates must be able to obtain a Postal Sensitive Clearance (US Citizenship or Green Card required). Additionally, candidates must not have traveled outside of the USA for a combined period not to exceed 6 months within the last 3 years.***

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Due to the needed security clearance, either U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Green card status is required. Are you either a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Green card holder?

Work Location: Remote