eDiscovery Analyst

About Davies

Davies is a top-tier Canadian law firm focused on high-stakes matters. With offices in Montréal, Toronto and New York, we are consistently at the centre of the most challenging deals and cases in Canada and abroad.

A position at Davies is more than just a job. When you join the firm, you will be welcomed by a team that places as much emphasis on supporting its people as it does on serving its prestigious clients. As such, we have created a collaborative environment where team members of all backgrounds feel appreciated and are encouraged to share their ideas while working alongside some of the brightest legal and business professionals who are eager to share their knowledge and experience.

About the Position

We are looking for an eDiscovery Analyst to join the Litigation practice area in our Toronto office. The eDiscovery Analyst role will encompass maintaining and troubleshooting eDiscovery applications and workspaces, including administrative tasks such as creating and managing user accounts and ensuring application availability. This position will handle data receipt, review, processing, loading and export, maintaining chain of custody for all data and conducting technical analysis. Collaboration with legal teams is key for processing and loading data into eDiscovery databases. The successful candidate should possess a degree or relevant experience, strong problem-solving abilities and proficiency in handling high-pressure situations while maintaining data integrity and adhering to confidentiality standards.

Primary Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure the proper functioning of eDiscovery applications and workspaces
• Troubleshoot any issues related to application performance or access
• Receive data submissions from various sources, ensuring completeness and accuracy
• Prepare data for review and processing by organizing and categorizing it appropriately
• Assist in the review and analysis of data within eDiscovery databases
• Document the custody, control, transfer and analysis of data to ensure integrity
• Follow established protocols to maintain a clear chain of custody throughout the eDiscovery process
• Apply technical skills to support legal teams in understanding and interpreting data
• Load processed data into eDiscovery databases for review and analysis
• Prepare and export data in various formats as required by legal and regulatory standards
• Maintain strict adherence to data integrity and confidentiality standards
• Handle sensitive information with care and discretion
• Prepare reports detailing data processing, analysis and status updates as required
• Stay informed about advancements in eDiscovery technology and practices
• Recommend improvements to workflows and processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field, or relevant experience
• Case experience in eDiscovery matters
• Strong knowledge of eDiscovery best practices, procedures and technology
• Proficient with eDiscovery software, such as Relativity
• Works well independently, while possessing a team player attitude
• Excellent analytical skills
• Flexible to work outside regular working hours, when necessary
• Highly technical with the ability to learn new software with ease
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information

To Apply

For more information or to apply, please submit your application to recruitment@dwpv.com or apply through LinkedIn.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Davies is committed to providing a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace for candidates and firm members with disabilities. Please let us know of any accommodations you may require at any time during the recruitment process.