Job Description :
Legal Analyst - on behalf of our client, a growing midstream company, Procom Services is looking for on (1) Legal Analyst. The successful candidate will have experience in electronic information management and litigation/discovery support.
Legal Analyst Job Details
* Reporting to the Manager, Legal Operations, the Discovery Analyst will work closely with the Legal Technology Manager, Legal, Regulatory, Internal Audit and HR teams to gather and organize information across the organization related to legal, regulatory and other internal matters.
* Liaise between internal and external teams to plan, organize and manage multiple discovery-related projects in an efficient and cost-effective manner, utilizing appropriate technology options for the identification, collection and management of information and data as it relates to legal and regulatory matters.
* Collect, process and troubleshoot issues pertaining to electronic data from various enterprise sources.
* Work with paralegals and other internal stakeholders to create, maintain and troubleshoot document databases.
* Prepare documents for production to industry standards, including exporting from discovery solution and load file creation.
* Maintain accurate and current documentation of all aspects of discovery projects relating to collection tracking, technical specifications, systems data maps and chain of custody.
* Manage and participate in third-party document review projects (i.e., outside counsel, third-party vendor, etc.
* Provide insight and suggestions to improve discovery processes.
* Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
* Provide support, testing and validation during discovery system upgrades.
* Engage in special projects as required.
Legal Analyst Mandatory Skills:-
* Thorough understanding of the litigation process, electronic discovery processes and protocols (EDRM) and related software programs (Guidance/EnCase, Recommind, Axcelerate, Legal Hold Pro, etc.
* Excellent technical knowledge of such systems as electronic discovery software, Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office applications, network storage familiarity, and other technical resources used in a Corporate setting.
* Strong project management skills with the ability to manage complex tasks involving various internal and external teams, processes and technologies.
* Quick learner who is resourceful, able to work independently and not afraid to show initiative.
* Exceptional organizational, analytical and problem solving skills.
* Strong attention to detail, effective multi-tasking skills, ability to prioritize competing deadlines and manage several projects simultaneously in a fast paced and demanding environment.
* Clear and concise oral and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate legal and technical information to both technical and non-technical personnel.
* Litigation experience required.
Legal Analyst Nice to have Skills
* Experience with Recommind (or other Tier 1 eDiscovery application), and Legal Hold Pro (or other automated legal hold system) a plus
Legal Analyst Start Date/Location
May 2018
Houston TX
Legal Analyst Assignment Length
12 Month Contract with possibility of being extended