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The role:

To support the delivery of billable eDiscovery Solutions services to our clients and provide project support to the eDiscovery Solutions team. This is an introductory eDiscovery role that can grow with the right candidate.

What will you do:

The succesful candidate will assist the eDiscovery team across various projects, in various capacities, including (but not limited to):

• Responsible for ensuring that projects are carried out to the best possible standard, within agreed upon timeframes, at an acceptable cost and in line with the eDiscovery Solutions team's workflows and processes
• Provide Relativity administrative support including, but not limited to:
  • Workspace creation
  • Client, matter and user group setup
  • Security permissions setup
  • Batching
  • Searching
  • Document exports
• Logging all media and maintaining the media database
• Copy data to and from internal and external FTP sites
• Main point of contact between eDiscovery team and IT Services
• Attend and take notes for all project meetings, develop action lists
• Track progress internally to ensure timelines and budgets are met
• Assist the team with administrative tasks including, but not limited to:
  • Media tracking and chain of custody
  • Quality control checks
  • Production tracking
  • Project reports and metrics
  • Work orders
  • Cost estimates
  • Training, demos and presentations

The ideal candidate will be keen to further develop and grow in eDiscovery. An interest in learning more about eDiscovery technology and workflows is desired. We are looking for someone who wants to grow in the role and begin their career in the eDiscovery industry.

Technical

• Strong technical skills with a keen interest in developing skills further under the guidance of the eDiscovery Solutions team
• To develop Relativity skills and provide support to users
• To develop your knowledge of eDiscovery workflow and processes
• To provide ongoing technical support and training to fee earners and clients

Strategic

• To support the strategic implementation of the eDiscovery Solutions Business Plan

What we are looking for:

Education/Experience/Qualifications

• Degree educated (Law highly desirable)
• Strong understanding and desire to learn about eDiscovery
• Preferably one years' experience in an eDiscovery role at a law firm, service provider, consultancy or government agency.

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Exposure to Relativity or other eDiscovery platforms
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, with an emphasis on Excel
• Ability to understand and work with complex databases
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and recommend solutions

General Skills/Attributes

• Excellent client relationship skills, including the ability to proactively manage expectations, recognise needs and adapt capabilities to meet client requirements
• Demonstrated success in the management of multiple, simultaneous projects
• Problem-solving, analytical and organisational skills
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Flexibility and willingness to work additional hours on occasion as required

Here at Simmons & Simmons:

We believe our people define us. Our working environment is genuinely collegiate with a supportive atmosphere and team ethos - we have a reputation for being a friendly culture which we are very proud of. An inclusive and diverse culture, our innovative approach and being truly international are just a few more things that make us, us.

• Competitive Offer Package including bonus's dependant on role/level, private medical insurance & pension contribution to name a few.
• Our global skills academy provides our people - regardless of their role and location - with the best learning opportunities the firm has to offer (including podcasts, short videos, live workshops and practical learning experiences ).
• Dress 'for your day' Code.
• Hybrid working approach of 2 days a week required in the office with flexibility dependant on role/team/client demands.
• A wide range of international offices including: Hong Kong; Dubai; Tokyo; Dublin; Milan; Bristol; Madrid; Singapore.
• All offices have their own artwork collections - with a Damien Hurst and a Tracey Emin in the London office. We have a long standing history in supporting the art community especially up and coming artists.
• The creation of Simmons & Simmons Solutions - bringing together the best legal advice from our established legal teams with non-traditional capabilities that enhance, expand and differentiate the Simmons offering.
• Top 50 Employer for Social Mobility in the Social Mobility Employer Index 2021 (we have received this award five times).
• We have Social and Sport Committees contributing to Xmas & Summer parties, end of month social and various sporting events.
• We also have a range of Diversity Network Groups including LGBT+, Emerge (Race & Ethnicity) and The Number One Club (Women's network) who have organised various talks and events firmwide.

If you are interested in finding out more about this position then please contact the Recruitment Team with any questions. To apply for the role please click on the link at the bottom of the page/visit the career pages on our website, where there is also a detailed job description.