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An e-discovery specialist manages the collection, processing, hosting and production of electronically stored information for litigation and investigations. The role keeps data defensible and costs predictable by applying technology and legal process to large volumes of email, chat and files.
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contract, contract-to-hire, full-time and executive search
The role
Companies hire e-discovery specialists when litigation or regulatory requests become frequent, or when relying on outside vendors for every matter becomes slow and expensive.
Typical responsibilities
Core skills
Tools and systems
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Typical background
Bachelor's degree plus three to six years in litigation support or e-discovery; Relativity certifications or CEDS are valued.
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An e-discovery specialist manages the collection, processing, hosting and production of electronically stored information for litigation and investigations. The role keeps data defensible and costs predictable by applying technology and legal process to large volumes of email, chat and files. Typical responsibilities include: implement legal holds and track custodian acknowledgments; coordinate data collection from email, chat and cloud systems; process and cull data using search terms and analytics.
Look for legal holds, data processing, search methodology, chain of custody, production formatting and discovery rules. Experience with Relativity, Nuix, Everlaw, Exterro and Microsoft Purview is common in this role.
Yes. An e-discovery specialist is one of the roles employers most often hire on contract, for projects, busy periods, leave cover and vacancies. Contract-to-hire is also an option if you want to work together before making a permanent offer.
Titles overlap. An e-discovery specialist usually focuses on the technical workflow from hold to production. A litigation support manager often oversees a broader team, vendors and budgets across cases. Define the role by tasks and the platforms your team uses.
Vendors suit occasional or very large matters. An in-house specialist makes sense when discovery is steady and you want consistent process, tighter cost control and faster response. Many teams use both, keeping core work in-house and sending surges to a vendor.
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