Job Description

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We are seeking a Litigation Support Technical Specialist to support the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts (USAO-DMA) in Boston, MA. Your responsibilities will focus on processing and managing electronic discovery, supporting courtroom presentations, and providing technical assistance to legal teams, while maintaining litigation support systems and equipment in a secure federal environment.

This is a full-time opportunity in which we'll provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and job stability and security.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

I. Litigation Support, Customer Support & Project Management

• Provide customer support to case team members on litigation technology applications (e.g., troubleshooting, user assistance, and basic training)
• Communicate with case team members on the status of litigation support projects and required time and resources
• Complete litigation support projects in line with case team specifications, industry standards, and deadlines
• Track and maintain inventory of litigation support equipment and ensure all equipment remains in working order

II. Technical Assistance with Case Presentation & Preparation

• Create electronic versions of exhibits for court filings, depositions, hearings, or trials
• Assist in the creation of basic demonstrative exhibits
• Load exhibits into courtroom presentation software
• Set up and test courtroom presentation software or equipment
• Train staff in the use of courtroom presentation software or equipment

III. Litigation Support

• Review case team technical requirements with Litigation Technology Specialists and develop plans for processing e-files
• Maintain accurate and current records of incoming electronic case materials following office tracking protocols
• Extract electronic case materials from storage devices or secure transfer sites, store per office policies, and maintain security over materials
• Organize and prepare electronic files for processing, perform quality control, and resolve identified issues
• Prepare hard copy documents for scanning, selecting appropriate equipment, unitization, resolution, and format
• Review production requirements with Litigation Technology Specialists and develop plans for producing electronic files
• Generate basic electronic discovery productions that meet specifications and deadlines, and perform quality control
• Maintain records of outgoing discovery productions when requested
• Prepare and transmit electronic discovery productions, perform quality control on copies, and secure files using encryption or password protection
• Edit audio/video files to meet case requirements, including clipping, audio redaction, video blurring, and file conversions
• Review case team technical requirements with Litigation Technology Specialists and develop plans for reviewing electronic files
• Build and maintain document review databases, load files, perform quality control, and resolve issues
• Use document review database functions such as coding, tagging, searching, sorting, and filtering, and advise case teams on their use

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Ability to learn legal terminology and litigation or court proceedings
• Ability to review, analyze, and verify data and information from multiple sources
• Ability to establish and maintain organized case and project files
• Ability to enter, retrieve, and update information in databases
• Ability to manipulate, transfer, compute, and print data accurately
• Ability to prepare, format, and correct reports and correspondence using word processing software
• Ability to answer inquiries and provide accurate case-related information or status updates
• Ability to obtain needed information from other agencies or organizations
• Ability to maintain records on the disposition of files, information, and other assets
• Skill in word processing, data entry, and retrieval for administrative and legal tasks
• Skill in interpersonal communication and collaborating effectively with others
• Skill in clear, concise, and professional verbal and written communication

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience in litigation technology for maintaining and supporting databases and electronic discovery
• Experience using audio/video editing and conversion software such as Adobe Premier or Camtasia
• Experience with litigation technology (e.g., Ipro Eclipse, Relativity, Everlaw, LAW Prediscovery, NUIX, or Trial Director
• Experience providing training one-on-one and in group settings
• Experience delivering strong customer service in a professional environment

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Undergraduate degree in computer science or related field preferred

LOCATION

• Boston, MA 02210

TELEWORK

• Not eligible for telework

CLEARANCE

• U.S. citizenship is required as it supports the U.S. federal government

CLIENT

• U.S. Department of Justice

TRAVEL

• Travel may be required

WORK HOURS

• 40 hours
• 8 hours a day
• 5 days a week

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION

• Employment Classification Eligibility — Nonexempt

RELOCATION

• Not eligible for relocation benefits

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KMRG, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital or civil partnership status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, maternity status, political affiliation, military or veteran status, genetic information, traits historically associated with race, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and/or local law.

Other Considerations. Applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 100% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 100% of the time.

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