eDiscovery Analyst

Elite International Law Firm | eDiscovery | Relativity | Legal Technology | AIeDiscovery AnalystWashington DCHybrid – 3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote$90,000 – $135,000 Base

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Plona Partners is partnering with a highly regarded international law firm to identify an eDiscovery Analyst for its growing legal technology and practice solutions function in Texas.This position can be based in Austin, Dallas or Houston and offers an opportunity to join a sophisticated firmwide eDiscovery operation supporting complex litigation and high-stakes legal matters.
This is more than a traditional litigation support position.
The eDiscovery Analyst will sit at the intersection of litigation, technology, project management, data and emerging AI tools—working directly with attorneys, eDiscovery professionals, vendors and matter teams across the firm's offices. For an eDiscovery professional looking to develop deeper technical expertise, gain exposure to sophisticated matters and continue building a career within legal technology, this is an outstanding platform. The eDiscovery Analyst will provide both technical and project management support throughout the lifecycle of complex eDiscovery matters.
Responsibilities will include:Managing eDiscovery workflows, deadlines, deliverables and project dependenciesProcessing data and supporting complex litigation matters within RelativityCreating and administering Relativity workspacesBatching documents and preparing search term reportsCreating and managing document productionsPerforming quality control across eDiscovery work requests and deliverablesTracking incoming matters and communicating project status to attorneys and matter teamsSupporting matter onboarding, closing and post-matter reportingAssisting with document retention and disposition processesMaintaining knowledge of defensible eDiscovery practices and evolving industry standardsWorking directly with attorneys, litigation support professionals and eDiscovery vendorsSupporting reporting, documentation, timekeeping and service-management processesLearning and supporting technologies beyond traditional eDiscovery platformsAssisting with the administration, testing and support of approved legal AI tools
The eDiscovery market is evolving quickly.
Relativity expertise remains critical, but leading law firms increasingly need professionals who understand the broader intersection of data, litigation workflows, legal technology and artificial intelligence.
The successful candidate will join a sophisticated firmwide team and have the opportunity to develop from supporting technical workflows into independently managing the technical components of eDiscovery matters. Within the first six months, high performers are expected to begin independently managing the technical aspects of their matters while developing strong working relationships with eDiscovery counsel, attorneys and other stakeholders across the firm. xzbcwsv
The ideal candidate will bring:Bachelor's degree required2+ years of experience within a law firm, corporate legal department, litigation support or eDiscovery environment preferredStrong proficiency with RelativityDatabase management experienceStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilitiesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong project management and organizational skillsAbility to manage multiple matters, deadlines and competing prioritiesAbility to translate technical concepts into language attorneys and business stakeholders can easily understandStrong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approachAbility to work independently while contributing to a larger firmwide teamProfessionalism, discretion and the ability to handle confidential information
Additional Technology ExposureExperience with any of the following would be highly valuable:Relativity Certified Administrator (RCA)Certified E-Discovery Specialist (CEDS)Opus 2EverchronCaseMapAgility BlueLegal AI toolsMicrosoft Word, Excel and OutlookCertifications are valued but are not required.