Forensic Data Specialist

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.

The Company operates Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world, and Specs Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to making computing more human, in addition to Bitmoji, Saturn, and other digital services.

The Legal & Policy Team is Snap’s dedicated in-house law firm, policy consultant, lobbyist, thought partner, and all-around advisor. We help Snap do the right thing the right way, make better decisions, understand and manage risks, and creatively navigate challenges, both external and internal. We value the power of diversity, as we continually strive to build an innovative and inclusive leadership culture centered on Snap's values of Kind, Smart, and Creative.

We’re looking for a highly organized and tech-savvy Forensic Data Specialist to join our eDiscovery Team! 

What you’ll do:

• eDiscovery Management: Oversee all technical aspects of the eDiscovery process, including forensically sound data collection, preservation, processing, review, and production.
• Technology Expertise: Maintain proficiency in eDiscovery software and tools, staying abreast of industry best practices and emerging technologies.
• Data Processing: Utilize eDiscovery tools to process and analyze large volumes of data, ensuring data integrity and accuracy, while ensuring efficiency and cost containment.
• Collaboration: Work closely with attorneys, paralegals, and other stakeholders to understand case requirements and develop tailored eDiscovery strategies.  Work cross-functionally with engineering and IT teams to improve and optimize data collection processes, focusing on enhancing both corporate and Snapchat user data points.
• Quality Control: Implement quality control measures to ensure the accuracy and completeness of eDiscovery deliverables.
• Testimony re Data: Provide testimony regarding our data environment and data collection methods, when required for legal proceedings.
• Vendor Management: Manage relationships with external eDiscovery vendors, ensuring cost-effectiveness and service quality.
• Training and Support: Provide training and support to legal team members on eDiscovery tools and processes.
• Project Management: Manage multiple eDiscovery projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and efficient completion.
• Problem Solving: Troubleshoot technical issues and provide solutions to complex eDiscovery challenges including investigating and resolving data extraction issues from internally built solutions.
• Documentation: Develop and maintain documentation of existing eDiscovery workflows.  Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement, document those for review with teams.
• Reporting: Develop and track key metrics to measure litigation data activity internally and externally.  Present on findings and identify potential areas for improvement.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle complex data sets and technical challenges.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in all aspects of eDiscovery work.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Project Management: Proven project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Team Player: A collaborative and team-oriented approach to work, with the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field, such as computer science, information technology, or legal studies.
• 3+ years of experience in eDiscovery, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Strong technical skills and experience with eDiscovery software and tools.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please provide us some information.

"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week. 

At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (by example, the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where applicable).

Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!

Compensation

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