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Discovery Analyst
Summary
Title:Discovery Analyst
ID:2249
Department:Litigation Support Unit
Campaign Start Date:08/09/2021
Salary Range:$48,909
Description
Position Summary:
The New York County District Attorney’s Office (DANY) has multiple immediate openings for Discovery Analysts in its Litigation Support Unit (LSU). LSU helps DANY keep up with the pace of change occurring in discovery and related technology. LSU plays a crucial role in managing the growing volume of digital evidence coming to DANY. LSU has principal responsibility for: providing expert courtroom testimony, processing digital evidence, reviewing digital evidence for privilege (via the Privilege Review Unit), assisting case teams in their response to discovery requests, and managing body worn camera videos. In this position, the Discovery Analyst serves as a centralized resource for the tracking of electronic evidence and will work directly with other members of the LSU team, including Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) to execute tasks related to data tracking and production of discovery materials. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Follows instruction of LSU leadership and DANY case teams regarding collection of discovery materials from NYPD and other specified projects.
  • Assist with the collection of documents from the NYPD, including confirming that we’re requesting materials from the correct officer at the proper command; and that we’re providing accurate arrest ID and incident/arrest dates.
  • Perform a preliminary review of incoming material from the NYPD to confirm that we received the material we requested prior to forwarding to the ADA.
  • Participate in process improvement efforts by making suggestions how to improve the procedures that match the results of the processing against expectations, including identifying and explaining exceptions.
  • Prepare periodic reports regarding discovery outreach to the NYPD.
  • Coordinate as necessary with other discovery analysts to facilitate the smooth flow of information relating to obtaining discovery materials from the NYPD.
  • Be available and responsive to requests.
  • Performs related administrative and clerical tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
  • Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of personnel internal and external to DANY, including lawyers, law enforcement personnel, paralegals, managers, and technical support personnel.
  • Highly skilled in standard computer operating systems and software (Adobe Acrobat, Windows, Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) with strong ability to learn new software.
  • Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
  • Superior organizational, time-management, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills are essential.
  • Strong attention to detail, self-motivator, and able to manage multiple assignments.
  • Ability to follow directions and apply proper policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Educational Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree required; technology-related major preferred. 
Preferred Requirements:
  • Minimum two (2) years’ experience in the legal field, preferably criminal justice related and/or with eDiscovery experience with a law firm or vendor.
  • Knowledge and skill set necessary for the following applications: Concordance, Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel.
Commitment:
  • A one (1) year commitment to the hiring unit.

Additional Information:

  • Please note: this position works on a shift schedule of Monday-Friday from 12-8 p.m.
  • Pursuant to the Mayor’s Executive Order 75, as of August 2, 2021, all newly hired employees must be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religion or disability. If you are offered employment with DANY, this requirement must be met by your date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation for exemption is received and approved at the time of your on-boarding process.
The New York County District Attorney’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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