E-Discovery Specialist/Paralegal

Chesapeake Energy - Oklahoma City, OK

- Senior

Oklahoma City, OK

Oil and Gas Extraction

About the position

This senior level position performs a variety of specialized and complex electronic discovery and investigation processes for the legal department.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex digital evidence preservation, legal collection, processing, data recovery and documentation
• Performs forensic imaging of all types of electronic media and data collection for investigation and legal eDiscovery as part of a standard legally justifiable process
• Investigates facts and researches issues as assigned
• Assists with collection of information and documents from company custodians in response to legal requests
• Reviews, maintains and implements new and updated software and hardware forensic tools
• Conducts detailed forensic analysis, documentation and reporting of electronic media for investigational purposes
• Consults with team members and conducts research and testing to improve procedures for handling electronic forensic evidence in a legally justifiable manner
• Processes collected electronic data into software applications and/or hardware computer forensic tools for legal or investigative analysis, review and production
• Collects relevant documents and manages production of documents in litigation
• Assists with discovery as needed
• Drafts and applies preservation holds
• Monitors preservation holds for compliance and updates as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum: Bachelor's degree - from accredited university - IT, MIS, Computer Forensics, Criminal Justice or related field
• Minimum: 5 - 8 years related work experience
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of forensic analysis/investigation
• Proficiency of forensic techniques and the most commonly used and complex forensic toolsets
• Specialized knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) and the eDiscovery Reference Model (EDRM)
• Able to innovate original solutions to accomplish tasks
• Able to multi-task effectively across multiple complex assignments
• Organized and detail oriented
• Able to maintain professionalism and strict confidentiality
• Advanced knowledge of oil and gas exploration and production operations
• Advanced knowledge of legal terminology, court rules, and procedures

Nice-to-haves

• Preferred: Certification in Forensics (CCE, GCFA, Encase) or Certified eDiscovery Specialist

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits