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Job Title Litigation Support Specialist Location Portland, ME 04101 Other Location Working knowledge of personal networked computers including Windows 10 and networked printers Excellent oral and written communications skills Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Adobe PDF Experience analyzing incoming electronic data to determine appropriate processing requirements Experience working with IPRO Eclipse, Relativity, LawPrediscovery, Nuix, CaseMap valued but not required Experience working directly with a variety of technical and non-technical users Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines Ability to deliver highest quality work under pressureResponsible for supporting the Litigation Support Manager and the district regarding litigation support and the electronic discovery needs of the office. The district needs one assistant. Overtime and travel may be authorized as needed. A full-time support position is needed immediately to work in the U.S. Attorneys Office in Portland, Maine.2. Contractor will receive, and process electronic files, including email files and other files in their native formats, digital image files, and load-ready data and image files; convert audio and video files to formats applicable for production or trial presentation; process and export in specified electronic formats and will load or import data into litigation support applications. Processing of electronic discovery will include importing electronic files, and OCRing documents using eDiscovery processing software, exporting electronic files to various formats, and loading and updating databases. 3. Contractor will work with the Litigation Support Manager in modifying and manipulating files for use in litigation support applications and will perform quality assurance of all electronic file processing services. 4. Contractor will work with the Litigation Support Manager to ensure that incoming productions are made pursuant to the applicable ESI specifications and when deficiencies are found, provides Litigation Support Manager with detailed noticed of deficiencies. 5. Contractor will ensure that all exports for productions are made pursuant to applicable ESI specifications and/or the requirement of the requesting party or USAO personnel using the guidelines established by the Litigation Support Manager. 6. Contractor will ensure high quality, timely, and cost-effective methods are followed through procedures established by the Litigation Support Manager. 1. Contractor will provide support to solve day-to-day problems arising in the management of litigation support applications. They will provide customer service support including configuration, troubleshooting, and training in response to user requirements. 1. Organizational skills are critical given the high volume of documents, data, and other materials the Contractor will be expected to work with. The Contractor must be able to effectively manage their workload, prioritize tasks, and maintain files in a consistent, systematic, and coherent manner. 2. Communication skills are extremely important. This position requires working and interacting professionally and effectively with all levels of staff, including legal support staff, administrative staff, and attorneys. Ability to work as a team player in a professional office setting is also required. 3. Contractor must be able to use some subject-matter knowledge and judgment to complete assignments consisting of multiple steps. 4. Use provided guides, manuals, and procedures to select appropriate methods to accomplish tasks. 5. Effectively learn and apply new office information and administrative skills. **Certifications, License, Physical Requirements or Other Expertise Required** 1. The contractor must have good communication and organizational skills, the ability to deliver highest quality work under pressure, and knowledge of software used by the USAO (or the ability to acquire knowledge about the USAOs computer systems). 2. Ability to pass the applicable background investigation for the position and adhere to Department of Justice Security Policy. 3. The contractor must have the ability to prove U.S. citizenship and that the contractor personnel meet the Department of Justice residency requirements. 4. While performing the duties of this job the Contractor will frequently be required to use hands to handle and operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. 6. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. 1. All Contractor travel required in the performance of these requirements contained in this contract shall comply with the Federal Travel Regulation, as applicable, in effect on the date(s) the travel is performed. 6. If travel is required overseas in the performance of the requirements in this contract, it shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to obtain passports, visas, and airline tickets and travel accommodations. * Medical & Hospitalization Insurance
* Prescription Insurance
* Dental Insurance
* Vision Insurance
* Paid Leave
* Paid Holidays
* 401(k) Retirement Plan
* AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
* Employee Assistance Program
* Bi-weekly Automatic Payroll Deposit
* Training Programs
* Employee Referral Bonus
* Flexible Spending Plans
* Special Programs