eDiscovery Technical Operations Specialist
Role: eDiscovery Technical Operations Specialist Location: Remote Duration: 3 years Type: Contract (on a W-2) Hours: 40 Hours Per Week Elevate is seeking an eDiscovery Technical Operations Specialist to support a global enterprise organization in the day-to-day execution of eDiscovery operations and technology-driven discovery workflows. This role is ideal for a technically skilled eDiscovery professional who can not only coordinate discovery activities but also actively contribute to their execution across the broader Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM).
Key Responsibilities
Support day-to-day execution of eDiscovery matters and operational workflows across the discovery lifecycle. Work across legal hold, preservation, collections, processing, review, and downstream discovery activities as business needs and expertise permit. Support, administer, and troubleshoot eDiscovery applications, platforms, and operational workflows. Coordinate requests, tasks, and activities among legal teams, IT personnel, outside counsel, vendors, and other stakeholders. Track operational issues, dependencies, and risks while driving timely resolution and escalation where necessary. Maintain, enhance, and develop process documentation, standard operating procedures, and eDiscovery playbooks. Support application integrations, connectors, and enterprise data-source workflows to improve operational efficiency. Contribute to future-state discovery initiatives, including evaluation and adoption of Microsoft Purview capabilities and related technologies.
Required Qualifications
Demonstrated experience working in enterprise eDiscovery, litigation support, discovery technology, or a closely related field. Working knowledge of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) and practical understanding of discovery operations. Hands-on experience with enterprise eDiscovery technologies, applications, and workflows. Strong technical aptitude and willingness to work directly within discovery platforms, workflows, and supporting technologies. Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving capabilities. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional coordination skills. Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and contribute effectively with minimal ramp-up time.
Preferred Qualifications
Hands-on experience with Exterro, including legal hold, eDiscovery workflows, operational support, and application administration. Experience with Microsoft Purview eDiscovery and related compliance capabilities. Experience supporting legal hold and preservation processes. Knowledge of collections, forensic workflows, and related discovery technologies. Experience working within hybrid SaaS and on-premises technology environments. Knowledge of enterprise systems integration, data-source connectivity, and discovery platform interoperability. To apply If you are qualified, interested, and available, please send your WORD version resume and an email stating why you are a good fit for this position to [email protected] Elevate Legal Talent provides an unparalleled platform for you to work with innovative companies and law firms worldwide on various exciting and challenging roles. We pride ourselves on respecting your individuality and choice of career, allowing you to bring your very best to each role, to continue to develop your experience, expertise, and professional network, and be supported with a package of benefits tailored to your needs. As a member of our talent community, you will benefit from Elevate's curated training suite to enhance and develop your skills. You will have access to hands-on support, networking opportunities, and accessing the most up-to-date resources. By joining our global community of Talent, you will get the opportunity to work with our best top law firms and law department customers. Equitability and inclusion are critical to Elevate Legal Talent success. As The Law Company, changing the legal business landscape, we know a diverse, inclusive work culture is at the heart of attracting, retaining, and celebrating the industry's most talented people. We empower our employees to bring their whole selves to work because we know that diversity of experience and perspective drive innovation and is simply good business. As a strong proponent of diversity, equitability, and inclusion, Elevate Legal Talent is committed to hiring diverse candidates from all backgrounds. We invite you to apply to become part of the Elevate Legal Talent Team – help us change the legal business landscape and make a dent in the legal universe.