Practice Support Analyst – eDiscovery Operations

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The Practice Support Analyst – eDiscovery Operations is an integral part of Latham’s Technology & Information Services department. This role will be responsible for primarily supporting the eDiscovery vendor program for the Practice Support Services team, while managing project prioritization, deadline negotiation, and expectation management for case teams and Project Managers. This role will be located in either our Los Angeles, New York, or Washington D.C. office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence. This role will also require working Pacific Time Zone hours, regardless of office location.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Aiding in developing the firm's relationships with eDiscovery service providers by attending regular meetings to discuss performance, evaluating new services, and ensuring compliance with the firm's security, data management, and data privacy standards
• Leveraging the standard workflow for procuring eDiscovery and managed document review providers, including using template client service agreements and escalating issues to subject matter experts
• Supporting the eDiscovery Operations team in the screening process for contract attorney candidates, contributing to the development of standard forms and procedures for screening candidates, and facilitating exception requests for disqualified candidates
• Maintaining and updating a current repository of vendor information, including contacts, pricing, mergers and acquisitions, client engagements, and services offered
• Collaborating with management to track Project Manager team compliance with matter vendor tracking and data disposition requirements
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains 
  

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Display the ability to organize, execute, and monitor projects to achieve required project objectives
• Possess well-developed organizational skills required to manage time, plan and prioritize effectively, and handle multiple deadlines
• Demonstrate knowledge of legal concepts and methodologies

And have:

• A high school diploma or an equivalent
• A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent, preferably; a minimum of five (5) years of directly relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• A minimum of three (3) years of paralegal, practice support or administrative experience
• Experience reviewing and negotiating eDiscovery vendor contracts, preferably

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.

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