Senior eDiscovery Specialist

Job Description and Duties

Do you want to work with a great and dynamic team in a fast-paced section? If so, this may be a great position and direction for your career!

Under the direct supervision of the Staff Services Manager I, the eDiscovery Specialist performs a broad range of tasks in connection with journey analytical paralegal duties associated with litigation handled by eDiscovery & Litigation Services (eDLS). The eDiscovery Specialist will provide consultative and document management services to attorneys and paralegals on litigation support systems such as Relativity, CaseMap, TextMap, TimeMap, Trial Director, LAW, and SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol) accounts. They will work with legal teams in developing discovery plans and assist with data identification, collection, process, review, analysis and production of electronic evidence in administrative, investigation, litigation and public record requests matters.

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Working Conditions

This position has been designated as eligible for telework and is currently a remote-centered position. The position may however require in-person attendance when requested. The selected candidate would report to Department of Justice headquarters in San Francisco if/when required to attend mandated in-person meetings, trainings, etc. Expenses related to travel to the office for required events are the responsibility of the employee. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time.

Special Requirements

• A fingerprint check will be required.
• Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (JC-499000) and the title of this position in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section located on the first page of your State Application.
• Please be certain that your application package is thorough and completely filled out describing in detail your background experience and/or education and duties. All applications will be pre-screened and only the most qualified and competitive applicants will be included in the interview and hiring process.
• If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. An official transcript will be required upon appointment.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Knowledgeable in database and spreadsheet software systems, Relativity, Concordance, CaseMap, or other litigation support software; paralegal or law office training and experience; experience in the Office of the Attorney General or other large law office; experience developing document management and information management systems for large case and complex litigation; works well with team dynamics and self-motivated for individual projects; college education.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Examination Links:

If you have not taken one of the examinatons, below are the examination links.

Legal Analyst

Legal Assistant

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Other - A Cover Letter is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - The SOQ is a narrative discussion of how your education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify you for this position. This also serves as a documentation of your ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing, and should be typed and no more than two pages in length.