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Job Description
At K&L Gates, we are looking for smart, imaginative and hard-working people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and ideas to join us. Perhaps our search for talented visionaries and your search for important and impactful work lead to the same place.
The global law firm of K&L Gates LLP seeks an e-DAT Analyst to join one of the following offices: Seattle, Pittsburgh, or Chicago.
The e-DAT Analyst III will be responsible for providing advanced administrative and technical support for clients and case teams in RelativityOne and assisting with electronically stored information (ESI) collection from data repositories such as Microsoft 365, G-Suite, Slack and mobile devices. The role will require strong technical skills and the ability to collaborate closely with clients and internal teams.
Key Responsibilities:

• RelativityOne Administration: Manage workspaces, handle ESI processing, and oversee/conduct analysis, review, and production operations.
• ESI Collection: Assist clients in collecting data from various sources, including Microsoft 365, cloud platforms, and mobile devices.
• ESI Processing: Conduct raw ESI ingestion, deduplication, email threading, and advanced deduplication techniques in RelativityOne.
• Document Review Support: Collaborate with attorneys to design document reviews using RelativityOne Review Center and implement Technology Assisted Reviews (TAR), predictive coding, artificial intelligence, and analytics tools.
• Analytics Expertise: Utilize analytics features such as concept clustering and communication mapping to help identify evidence.
• Document Production: Prepare document productions, convert ESI to image formats, extract text, perform OCR, and generate industry-standard load files.
• Training and Support: Provide training to internal and external clients, co-counsel, and experts on RelativityOne and related eDiscovery technologies.
• Project Management: Assume project management roles for large or complex cases, managing timelines, risks, and communication with stakeholders.
• Best Practices & Risk Management: Adhere to best practices and evaluate risks when deviations are necessary.

Experience and Skills Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (B.A. or B.S.)
• 5+ years of litigation support experience in an eDiscovery or law firm environment
• Proficiency in RelativityOne administration and ESI collection techniques
• Experience with data processing, document review, and production
• Strong analytical skills, with experience leveraging Relativity's suite of extend products (aiR for Review, Data Breach Response, Personal Information Detect, etc.)
• Familiarity with industry-standard production specifications
• Certifications such as Relativity Certified Administrator (RCA), CEDS, or relevant Relativity certifications are a plus (Specialist, PRO)
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Team-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Prior experience supporting multi-office user groups is highly desirable
• Remote position with ability to work in-office as needed based on client and case requirements, local office requirements, and practice group needs

Preferred Locations:

• Seattle, Pittsburgh, or Chicago

Compensation Salary $90,000 - $125,500
The compensation salary for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors.
ABOUT THE FIRM
K&L Gates is a fully integrated global law firm with lawyers located across five continents in more than 40 offices. We have experienced dramatic growth in the past decade and now rank among the largest U.S. based law firms in the world. We take pride in constantly striving for innovation, imagination and an entrepreneurial spirit. We come up with big ideas and then roll up our sleeves to get the job done, guiding our clients through their most complex issues in a variety of industry sectors and across multiple regions of the world.
The industry recognition the firm has garnered emanates from the foundation of a global community aligned on behalf of our clients. The people at K&L Gates are committed to working together to create a legacy for each other, the firm, our clients, and the communities in which we serve. We thrive in an inclusive and socially conscious environment that embraces diversity and takes a holistic approach to the career evolution of all our professionals.
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BENEFITS
K&L Gates offers our personnel a comprehensive suite of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time personnel include:

• Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage (including a Health Savings Account feature)

• Back-up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving concierge

• Dental Insurance

• Wellness Program

• Vision Insurance

• Pre-tax Commuting Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan and Profit Sharing

• Business Travel Accident Insurance

• Short- and Long-term Disability Protection

• Pet Insurance

• Life Insurance (including Basic, Supplemental, Spouse, Child, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment)

• Health Advocacy Services

• Paid Time Off (20 days/year through first 4 years of employment; 25 days/year after 5 years of employment)

• Identity Protection/Restoration and Fraud Insurance

• Parental Leave (18 weeks of which 6 are paid; short-term disability may provide additional paid time off)

• Student loan refinancing options and access to a student loan concierge service

• Paid Holidays (12)

• Addiction Resources

• Family Building Benefits

• Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Employees also may be eligible to receive bonuses and certain expense reimbursements

• Employee Assistance Program

• Professional Development and CLE Credit Opportunities

• 529 Deductions

• Relocation

• Accident Insurance

• Employee Referral Program

• Critical Illness Insurance

• Hybrid/Remote Work Opportunities

• Hospital Indemnity Insurance

• Perks including: Technology, Entertainment, and Travel Discount Programs

• Bereavement Leave

• All other benefits (such as leaves of absence) required by law

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Firm is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Firm that employment decisions shall be based on merit, qualifications and competence. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of a person's race (including traits associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as afros, braids, locks, and twists), religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, gender, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, familial status, domestic violence victim status, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all aspects of employment including, without limitation, recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, assignment, and dismissal. In addition, it is the Firm's policy to provide an environment that is free of prohibited harassment of any kind including, without limitation, that which is based on sex, race, age, disability, ethnic background, or any other category protected by law (including the categories listed above). The Firm complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact askHR@klgates.com.