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Ediscovery Forensics Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Our team of eDiscovery and digital forensic advisors provide consulting expertise and end-to-end project management across the full information lifecycle from identification through production ...

Our team of eDiscovery and digital forensic advisors provide consulting expertise and end-to-end project management across the full information lifecycle from identification through production ...

Litigation Paralegal

San Jose, CA · On-site

$41.54 - $65.38/hr

... eDiscovery, Forensics, and IT teams - Review and process a wide array of legal process, inquiries, and documents - Systematically collect key metrics and identify trends to support operational ...

Litigation Paralegal

San Jose, CA · On-site

$41.54 - $65.38/hr

... eDiscovery, Forensics, and IT teams - Review and process a wide array of legal process, inquiries, and documents - Systematically collect key metrics and identify trends to support operational ...

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How much do ediscovery forensics jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for ediscovery forensics in California is $113,938.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $95,700.00 and $132,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an ediscovery forensics job?

An Ediscovery Forensics job involves identifying, collecting, preserving, and analyzing electronically stored information (ESI) for legal and investigative purposes. Professionals in this role use forensic tools to recover data from computers, mobile devices, and cloud storage while ensuring the integrity of digital evidence. They also assist with litigation by preparing documents for legal review, performing forensic analysis, and providing expert testimony when needed.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in ediscovery forensics, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in Ediscovery Forensics often encounter challenges related to managing large volumes of data, strict legal deadlines, and evolving technology formats. Successfully navigating these challenges requires effective time management, maintaining up-to-date technical skills, and proactive collaboration with legal teams to understand case requirements. Many organizations provide ongoing training and access to specialized tools to support staff in overcoming technical hurdles. Being detail-oriented and adaptable helps professionals ensure data integrity and compliance with legal standards, making them valued contributors to case success.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in ediscovery forensics?

To thrive in Ediscovery Forensics, a professional foundation in digital forensics, data analysis, and knowledge of legal discovery processes is essential, often supported by a degree in computer science, information security, or a related field. Familiarity with forensic tools such as EnCase, FTK, and Relativity, as well as relevant certifications like CCE or EnCE, is typically required. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and the ability to communicate complex findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders are standout soft skills. These abilities ensure the accurate and defensible handling of digital evidence in legal proceedings, supporting successful case outcomes.

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Infographic showing various Ediscovery Forensics job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, and 13% Contract. Highlights an 89% In-person, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $113,938 per year, or $54.8 per hour.

Senior Associate, eDiscovery

Ankura

Los Angeles, CA • Hybrid

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago


Ankura rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

66th of 72 rated business consultants


Job description

Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.

Practice Overview

At Bright Labs, an Ankura Company, we tailor our services to support our clients' requirements across a variety of matter sizes and types. Our team of eDiscovery and digital forensic advisors provide consulting expertise and end-to-end project management across the full information lifecycle from identification through production, including managed review for investigations, or litigation. Our consultants work collaboratively with clients to design efficient workflows, proactively identify and mitigate risk, apply quality control checkpoints, solve technological challenges, and provide cost-effective solutions. Our eDiscovery and digital forensics advisory team have significant experience with a broad range of industry-standard technologies and procedures. Also, our professionals have served in some of the largest and most globally recognized eDiscovery investigations. For every unique engagement, we carefully customize our approach to ensure an efficient and well-planned deployment of resources and technology.

Role Overview

As a Senior Associate, you will be working closely with the project team to become familiar with the clients' big-picture objectives and challenges and execute critical project deliverables to ensure these objectives are met on time and with the highest quality. With this knowledge, you will be responsible for designing and executing efficient, innovative analytical workflow solutions to address their issues.

The role is located in New York City, Washington D.C, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Dallas. It will be a hybrid schedule within one of these locations.

Responsibilities

Will include, but will not be limited to, the following:

  • Coordinating with client contacts to provide project deliverables, progress, timelines and advise on strategy, workflow, and best practices

  • Designing and implementing intelligent workflow solutions to quickly identify the key facts, details, and merits of the case, and effectively reduce data volumes

  • Analyzing and interpreting client requirements and applying them to complex unstructured datasets

  • Providing project support to team leads and clients

  • Responding to client requests and setting clear expectations to internal and external stakeholders

  • Conducting quality control checks to ensure accuracy of tasks/deliverables related to searches, review workflow, productions, processing and exports

  • Working with team leads to learn and take ownership of project tasks

  • Performing the day-to-day client engagement activities, including interaction with client personnel, internal Bright Labs team members, and other stakeholders involved in the engagement

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in a consulting environment overseeing electronic discovery.
  • Minimum of a Bachelor's degree. Preferred degree in law, engineering, computer science, finance, accounting, economics, information technology, forensics, data analytics, or work experience in a related field

Required Skills & Characteristic

  • Possess strong quantitative and qualitative research and analytical skills.
  • Possess strong team-oriented personality characteristics: hard-working, thoughtful, and collaborative, with a positive outlook and confidence.
  • Familiarity with any of the following products/tools:
    • eDiscovery Review/Processing Platforms: Relativity, Reveal/Brainspace, Disco, Everlaw, CasePoint, Nuix, Law, or comparable.
    • Forensic Software: EnCase, Cellebrite, Oxygen, BlackBag, FTK.
    • Email Systems: Office 365, Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Notes/Domino, eVault, email archive platforms.
    • Collaboration/Cloud Tools: Onna, DropBox, Box, MS Teams, Slack, Jira, or comparable.
  • Able to demonstrate excellent communication (written and verbal), mathematical, and organizational skills in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Able to adapt quickly in handling multiple/evolving tasks as a result of new engagements and/or re-prioritized deadlines
  • Highly motivated, eager to learn, willing to travel, and able to motivate others
  • Able to utilize technology to solve complex problems
  • Able to produce high-quality and/or final work product under strict deadlines
  • Flexibility to travel as required
  • Ability to work extended hours as needed (evenings and weekends)
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future

Ankura is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters, if you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, submit an online application, or participate in an interview/assessment, please email accommodations@ankura.com or call toll-free +1.312-583-2122. This email and phone number are created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues unrelated to a disability, will not receive a response.


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