Data Collection, Senior Analyst

Job Title: Data Collection Senior Analyst

Location: US-IL-Chicago

Target Posting Range (external visibility): $98,000 - $150,000

1. Role Context & Success Profile

Strong preference for Chicago-based candidates with a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite). The role includes 10–20% travel to client sites for on-site data collection.

This position supports a growing initiative focused on defensible data collection for litigation, investigations, and regulatory matters. The individual will be responsible for collecting client data across cloud, mobile, endpoint, and enterprise environments and bringing it into the firm in compliance with federal and defensibility standards. The role reports directly to the Data Collection Lead and is a growth hire as the team is being built out.

Must Haves:

-Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Digital Forensics, or related field

-Four years hands-on experience performing electronic data collections for eDiscovery

-Experience identifying, preserving, and defensibly collecting ESI across environments

-Experience with remote and on-site collections using forensic tools

-Strong documentation skills producing audit-ready, defensible collection records and reports

2. Team Structure & Workflow

This role sits within the Legal Technology team which is a part of the Litigation and Support Department. The firm is actively building out this function, and this hire will be part of that growth.

The role partners closely with attorneys and the Data Collection Lead to identify data sources, develop collection plans, and execute those plans. The position is hands-on and responsible for both executing collections and coordinating efforts. The team supports all U.S. offices and some international matters, with plans to expand globally. Strong adaptability, communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders are critical.

3. Technical Priorities

Candidates should have hands-on experience performing data collections across a range of tools and environments, including Microsoft Purview/M365, Relativity Collect, Cellebrite, FTK, or similar technologies. No single tool is required, but candidates must demonstrate broad, practical experience across multiple collection methods. Experience must include both remote/cloud-based collections and physical/on-site collections.

4. Stakeholder Interaction & Process Expectations

This is a highly client-facing role with regular interaction with clients, attorneys, and internal case teams. Analysts are expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy when engaging with clients.

The individual will follow and help evolve standard operating procedures and playbooks while ensuring all collections are well-documented and defensible. Maintaining accurate chain of custody and contributing to scalable, repeatable processes are key expectations.

5. Logistics, Compensation

The role requires approximately 10–20% travel, primarily local , with some domestic travel. After-hours and weekend work is expected as needed based on client demands, though it is not constant. Candidates should be responsive and able to manage time-sensitive requests. All travel will be reimbursed.

6. Hiring Criteria & Market Positioning

Strong client communication skills are equally as important as technical expertise. Candidates must have proven experience performing both on-site collections at client locations and remote/cloud-based collections. Agencies should specifically confirm on-site collection experience during screening.

Certifications such as EnCE, GCFA, Cellebrite, or similar are preferred but not required. Experience supporting or preparing for expert testimony is a plus.

This role offers the opportunity to join a top-tier law firm and transition from consulting into a legal environment. Candidates will be part of a growing function, helping build and scale data collection capabilities, with strong exposure to legal teams and clients. Flexibility on location is limited, with a strong preference for Chicago-based candidates and only rare exceptions for remote work.

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