Agency Name: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)
Contract/Project Title: eDiscovery Technician – Litigation Support
Employer: Contract Employee via Leidos
Duration: 2017 – 2021
- Worked closely with the Project Manager and support team to develop and implement strategic plans for the efficient execution of eDiscovery case components. This involved coordinating timelines, setting clear goals, and ensuring that all necessary resources were in place to meet tight deadlines.
- Diligently tracked all incoming and outgoing eDiscovery productions, ensuring that each entry in the tracking system was precise and comprehensive. This attention to detail facilitated accurate reporting and auditing, ensuring that no production was misplaced or mishandled.
- Carefully reviewed the cover letters attached to each production, analyzing the provided information to confirm that all data adhered to required production specifications. This included verifying file formats, data completeness, and compliance with client or legal standards. My thorough assessments minimized the risk of errors, allowing for the smooth integration of data into ongoing cases. Thoroughly examined 10 -20 accompanying cover letters per day and assessed incoming production specifications.
- Proactively reached out to producing parties to secure essential information, such as passwords for encrypted files or clarifications on unclear production purposes. I maintained a high level of professionalism and efficiency in these communications to resolve issues quickly, ensuring that data was readily accessible for review without unnecessary delays.
- Set up and maintained well-structured folder hierarchies within Relativity to ensure efficient organization and easy access to relevant data. By using a logical and consistent folder structure, I helped streamline the review process and enabled team members to quickly locate necessary files, reducing time spent on administrative tasks.
- Created and distributed secure FTP credentials for producing parties to facilitate the transfer of sensitive data. Adhering to strict security protocols, I ensured that credentials were transmitted safely and promptly, supporting smooth and secure data exchange between parties.
- Compared production data against predefined requirements to verify that all necessary files were provided and correctly formatted. Any discrepancies were flagged and addressed immediately, ensuring that the data set was complete and ready for further processing.
- Carefully transmitted production data to specific network locations, ensuring that files were placed in the correct directories with proper naming conventions. This attention to detail helped maintain the integrity of the data throughout the process.
- Conducted thorough analyses of any issues that arose during the production process, such as missing files, incomplete data, or incorrect formats. Once issues were identified, I worked with the appropriate parties to implement solutions, ensuring that the production process continued without significant delays.
- Conducted detailed quality control reviews on the work verifying that all eDiscovery procedures were followed correctly and that the final product met client and legal standards.