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IBM · 15 hours ago

Legal Specialist

IBM is a leading technology company that is seeking a Senior eDiscovery Specialist to support litigation, investigations, and regulatory matters. This role involves managing the technical aspects of the eDiscovery lifecycle, including project management, data handling, and workflow optimization.

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Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end eDiscovery workflows, including identification, preservation, collection, processing, review, and production
Coordinate data collection across a variety of enterprise platforms (email, collaboration and messaging tools, cloud storage, productivity systems, local files, mobile)
Track evolving project scopes and deadlines while ensuring defensible, well-documented processes
Build or enhance internal tools and systems to streamline eDiscovery operations and reduce manual steps
Use scripting, automation platforms, or low-code tools to improve consistency, reduce human error, and speed up repetitive tasks
Apply AI-assisted methods to support data extraction, classification, normalization, and workflow automation
Contribute to the development and maintenance of systems that track custodians, preservation events, and matter-related data
Analyze data sources, collection parameters, and workflow patterns to identify opportunities for efficiency and improvement
Monitor and refine internal processes to ensure consistency, accuracy, and defensibility across matters
Help maintain clear documentation and historical tracking for matters, custodians, and collection activity
Collaborate with legal teams to assess and streamline workflows as data types, systems, and legal requirements evolve
Serve as a liaison between legal teams, IT, outside counsel, and vendors, ensuring smooth communication and alignment of expectations
Provide guidance on technical aspects of the eDiscovery lifecycle, including challenges with modern data sources
Educate stakeholders on processes, limitations, and best practices to support informed decision-making

Qualification

EDiscovery Project ManagementScriptingAutomationData AnalysisTechnical ConsultationOrganizational SkillsClear CommunicationTechnical CuriosityProcess OrientationIndependent Problem-SolvingCross-Functional CommunicationAdaptability

Required

Strong technical aptitude and desire to learn new systems and tools quickly
Experience with scripting, automation, or data processing (any language or platform)
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
Clear communication skills with the ability to translate between technical and legal audiences
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Preferred

Experience with eDiscovery principles or tools (e.g., Relativity, Nuix, modern data-source collection platforms)
Familiarity with databases, structured/unstructured data formats, or data transformation workflows
Experience with low-code development environments or building internal process-support tools
Background in legal operations, digital forensics, IT, data engineering, or related technical fields
Bachelor's Degree

Company

IBM is an IT technology and consulting firm providing computer hardware, software, infrastructure, and hosting services.

H1B Sponsorship

IBM has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (3032)
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2023 (2160)
2022 (1809)
2021 (1157)
2020 (2669)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2011-01-14IPO

Leadership Team

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Alain Bénichou
Chief Executive Officer, IBM Greater China Group
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Alex Yang
CTO and Chief Architect
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