Litigation & Practice Technology Technician I at Sidley Austin LLP

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Sep, 26

Salary

60000.0

Posted On

15 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Litigation Support, Relativity, Data Normalization, eDiscovery, Microsoft Excel, SQL, Data Archiving, Quality Control, Technical Troubleshooting, Document Production, Network File Servers, Database Management

Industry

Law Practice

Description

Under the direction of the Litigation Support Operations Manager, the Litigation Support Technician is responsible for learning all standard processes handled by the Litigation Support Operations department. The Litigation Support Technician is responsible for assisting with the technical support of litigation support software applications and network systems, including maintaining and troubleshooting solutions for identified litigation support needs at the firm. The Litigation Support Technician is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely copying, deleting, and record keeping of offloaded department data. Duties and Responsibilities: Utilize, maintain and troubleshoot litigation support software applications Take tickets and learn to load received files onto network file servers according to file type Take tickets and learn to load and extract delimited text data to/from litigation support software applications and perform data normalization, global edits, removal of duplicates and overlay or merging of data into existing records and/or index databases. Perform quality checks, load data, and image files using litigation support applications such as Relativity or other data analysis software (such as Excel) Learn to create standard document productions from Relativity per the specifications of the case team/PM Ensure quality assurance and perform quality control measures on all processes performed Work with the eDiscovery Operations Manager and other members of the Operations and Project Management team to evaluate Litigation & Practice Support department data archiving and deletion procedures Interface with Records department on department data lifecycle issues Accurately maintain lists of data to be deleted or archived Run commands to copy, QC data copies, and delete data Assist in duplication, creation, tracking and destruction of media Ability to be flexible to work overtime as required Work towards Technician II requirements, which involves being able to function independently in rotating on-call schedule, the creation of document productions, and working overtime as necessary to handle afterhours or weekend tickets that come in during your assigned on-call periods Other projects as assigned Education and/or Experience: Required: Bachelor's Degree Technical skills with computers and Microsoft Windows operating system Efficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel Ability to work independently or as a part of a cross-functional team in a production environment Flexibility to work overtime. Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in CMIS, CS, Engineering or related field Experience with database and spreadsheet applications: Excel, SQL, etc. Knowledge of litigation database applications (eg: Relativity, LAW, NUIX, Case Map, Case Notebook, HighQ) Previous experience at a law firm or litigation support vendor Other Skills and Abilities: The following will also be required of the successful candidate: Strong organizational skills Strong attention to detail Good judgment Strong interpersonal communication skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion Able to work under pressure Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities #LI-JW1 #LI-Hybrid The target salary range for this role is: $50,000 - $60,000 if located in Illinois. Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities above satisfactorily and meet the requirements. The requirements listed above are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email sidleytalentacquisition@sidley.com (current employees should contact Human Resources). Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Sidley is an elite global law firm with a known reputation of deploying innovative strategies to achieve powerful results. Business professionals are essential to the firm’s ability to deliver the highest quality legal services to our clients. We are always looking for talented, motivated individuals who thrive in a performance-driven culture to join our team. We encourage you to explore current openings and check back for future opportunities that align with your skills, experience, and career goals. If you find a suitable position, please submit your resume. Our recruitment team will review your materials and contact you if your qualifications fit our needs. Connect with our recruiting team, and we will reach out should an opportunity arise that aligns with your experience and qualifications. Sidley employs approximately 2,300 lawyers working with our clients in complex transactional, restructuring, crisis management, investigation, regulatory, and litigation matters. Our 160 years of perspective and reach are truly global, supported by 21 offices strategically situated in key commercial, regulatory, and financial centers across the world. Our lawyers and business professionals, fluent in more than 75 languages, possess the cultural awareness and cross-border legal acumen needed to bring clarity to a dynamic business landscape.

Responsibilities

The technician provides technical support for litigation software and network systems, focusing on data loading, normalization, and quality control. They are also responsible for managing the lifecycle of department data, including archiving and deletion procedures.