eDiscovery Subject Matter Expert Specialist (Level 4)

Job Type: Full- Time

Workplace Type: Remote in the areas of Morrisville, NC or Falls Church, VA

Clearance: Public Trust eligibility

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k matching, generous PTO, paid holidays, professional training opportunities, and even pet insurance to ensure your furry friends are cared for too.

Job Summary

Castalia Systems is currently searching for an eDiscovery SME Specialist whose qualifications and/or expertise are exceptional and/or highly specialized or unique; and are typically identified as recognized industry leaders: and typically initiates, supervises, and/or develops requirements from a project’s inception to conclusion for complex to extremely complex programs; and provides strategic and expert advice and technical guidance, to program and project staff. This individual also provides detailed analysis, evaluation and recommendations for improvements, optimization development, and/or maintenance efforts for client-specific or mission critical challenges/issues; and consults with client to define needs or challenges; while also supervising studies: leading surveys and performing data collection for analyses used to advise and recommend/suggest solutions.

Roles and Responsibilities

A qualified candidate will perform the following duties and responsibilities, but are not limited to:

• Experience using COTS e-Discovery software to process and load, review and analyze data around litigation, investigations, and create export/productions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/PowerApps, Adobe Acrobat and document/discovery applications.
• Must be proficient in a wide range of technologies and be knowledgeable as to eDiscovery industry “best practices” including an understanding of multiple tools and processes associated with large scale complex eDiscovery response.
• Oversees data processing, ensures compliance with ESI standards, and manages large datasets using tools like Relativity, Nuix, and SQL.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• A minimum of thirteen (13) to twenty (20) years’ relevant experience. A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is preferred. four additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a college degree is required. If the individual’s degree is not in the applicable field then four additional years of related experience is required. Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Minimum of 5 years of eDiscovery/litigation support.
• Experience with eDiscovery services spanning across the EDRM (File to Trial).
• Prior knowledge and experience managing eDiscovery projects and related technologies.
• Knowledge of and the ability to train on Veritas and Microsoft eDiscovery including data management, constructing search queries, processing, production, and quality control.
• Supports legal teams with data collection, review workflows, and litigation databases. Familiarity with platforms like Casepoint, Everlaw, and Relativity is key.
• Advanced experience planning eDiscovery efforts, managing client expectations, and working with clients to meet deadlines.
• Independently work on requests from a queue/assignment, to ensure immediate turnaround times.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with both eDiscovery technical teams and non-technical business stakeholders.
• Must have proven ability to work in a fast-paced production environment while maintaining tight deadline priorities.
• Must work as a team with multiple vendors to provide on-time deliverables.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational and planning skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Certifications: Certified eDiscovery Specialist (CEDS) and/or Relativity Certified Administrator (RCA) is a plus.
• Experience working on a Federal Contract.
• Previous Legal Project Management experience.
• Paralegal Certificate.
• Exposure to Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a plus.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Remote in the areas of Morrisville, NC or Falls Church, VA with possibility that some onsite work may be needed.

Travel

Less than 5%.

Company Description

Castalia Systems is a proven business partner providing mission critical solutions to the Federal Government. We provide cutting edge solutions from Securing and Managing Data to Systems Engineering and Development. Castalia Systems is a pioneer in Artificial Intelligence Design and Application.

With our vast knowledge of our customers’ needs and relevant technology, our team can bring successful solutions to every mission. We are one-upping our competitors by providing premium IT solutions and platforms with cutting-edge technology so it’s very evident when you compare us with anyone.

Disclaimer

Castalia Systems is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and strives to comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, HIV-positive status, as well as any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful, and all people involved in the operations of the company are prohibited from engaging in this type of conduct.

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