About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, IT.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position Summary

Confidential Client (IT) is hiring an entry-level eDiscovery Processing Technician to support legal and technical teams in the intake, processing, and organization of electronic evidence. This is a remote role for candidates located in California. The position is contract / full-time and offers hands-on exposure to eDiscovery workflows, data handling best practices, and legal review preparation.

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Responsibilities

• Securely receive, validate, and load electronic data into eDiscovery platforms while maintaining chain-of-custody protocols.
• Execute standardized data processing tasks: filtering, deduplication, file extraction, and basic transformations under senior guidance.
• Organize document folder structures and configure review indexes to optimize attorney review workflows.
• Perform quality control checks on document formatting, metadata integrity, and completeness before datasets are released to review.
• Maintain project trackers, update case logs, and prepare recurring status reports for stakeholders.
• Escalate data integrity or processing issues and support troubleshooting with Processing Engineers.

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Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Legal Studies, or a related field — or equivalent professional experience.
• Entry-level experience; internships or prior exposure to law firms, legal departments, or IT environments preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUP, PivotTables) and ability to learn and work with database/eDiscovery tools.
• High attention to detail, methodical problem-solving, and clear communication with non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, adapt priorities quickly, and meet court-mandated deadlines.
• Authorization to work in the U.S.; must be eligible to work and complete any required background checks consistent with applicable law.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM).
• Hands-on exposure to eDiscovery platforms such as Relativity, Nuix, or Logikcull (through coursework, internships, or prior roles).
• Basic understanding of digital evidence handling and industry-standard security practices.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated pay: $53,988 per year (estimated). Actual pay will depend on experience, location, and role-specific factors.
• Contract / Full-time engagement.
• People-focused culture, quarterly incentives, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) and wellbeing programs.
• Paid time off, holidays, and professional development opportunities.

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Legal & Compliance

• Confidential Client is an equal opportunity employer and makes hiring decisions without unlawful consideration of protected characteristics.
• This role is subject to background checks and verification of work authorization consistent with applicable law. Background check results will be considered in accordance with fair-chance hiring requirements.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities; requests will be handled confidentially and will not negatively affect application status.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.