LegalTech Services (the Team) are a
global fee earning team who manage client matter data. The Team
provide advice and support for both disputes and corporate matters
no matter how small, simple, large or complex the data set. The Team
assists on a range of client matter data needs from; identification
and collection, data processing, how to share and review documents
collaboratively, visualisation of data, production to a third party
and presentation for trial. The Team administer eDiscovery,
transactional and interactive data visualization software in-house
and partner with external vendors to meet our varied client data
needs.
If you are a motivated and problem-solving oriented
individual - this firm, this team and this industry is a fantastic
place to be.
Our normal hours of work are 9:00 to 17:30 but it may
be necessary to work additional hours, including weekends, on an
ad-hoc basis, to ensure we fully meet our clients' needs and
objectives.
Overview
The Analyst is an experienced technical project manager
with a proven track record in managing and enabling review of client
data for disputes. The Analyst reports to the Manager, LegalTech
Services for the UK and Europe region, and will spend approximately
80% of their time on disputes matters at varying levels of
sophistication, and 20% administering transactional matters and
working with interactive data visualization software.
Key Responsibilities
Matter Management & Time Recording
Working on a portfolio of active matters with the
legal team, client, vendor and any third party for both disputes
and corporate matters, either independently or together with
another Team member. For example;
managing disputes matters through all stages of the
EDRM including advice on collection best practice, document
processing, the use of AI and analytics for Early Case
Assessment, review strategies and production of client data in
load file format.
managing corporate matters via our transactional
software. Advising on collection best practices, setting up and
managing online deal rooms for due diligence purposes and
assisting with workflow management and PDF productions.
utilising interactive data visualization software to
visualise client data sets and matter information that enables
our clients to easily understand their data or case status.
Consulting with the legal team and/or client to
accurately scope matters, recommend the appropriate level of
service and technology, and providing cost estimates at the
outset. Managing their expectations on a regular, and if necessary
frequent, basis going forward in relation to the scope, costs and
delivery of the Team's and/or vendor services.
Reviewing and quality checking (including for
accuracy, typographical and grammatical errors) the Team's work on
the matter, and seeking the Manager's review and approval of that
work if necessary, before any work is delivered to the legal team
and/or client.
Advising the legal team and/or client on the relevant
technical best practices for the matter.
Providing, and/or arranging vendors to provide,
training for our legal teams and/or clients on the use of relevant
software for your matters if such training is requested or is necessary.
Efficiently and accurately recording with clear and
sufficient detail all of your time spent on: billable matters to
enable your work to be charged to clients promptly; and
non-billable work.
Evaluating vendor invoices on your matters, working
with the Team to ensure those invoices are coded in the firm's
financial systems to the relevant matters and passed through to
the relevant client(s) for payment, and monitoring the firm's
payments to the relevant vendors with respect to those invoices.
Process & Product
Standardisation and Risk Management & Quality Control
Bringing to the attention of the Manager
any risks arising as a result of or in connection with LegalTech
Services work (for example, data security, data quality and
reputational risks) and assisting with the implementation of any
risk remediation plans.
Consistently meeting the Team's service
level agreement for the provision of LegalTech Services in the UK
and Europe.
New Third Party Solutions & Services
Keeping abreast of new third party service and
product offerings in the UK and Europe.
Working with the Team to pilot and, if pilots are
successful, implement new software and services.
Training & Knowledge
Providing training for our legal teams
(in particular junior legal team members such as legal trainees)
and/or clients on the Team's processes, procedures and in-house software.
Providing, and/or arranging vendors to provide,
training for our legal teams and/or clients on the use of third
party software.
Advising our legal teams and/or clients
on technical best practices and sharing your technical knowledge
and experience with them.
Through this training and knowledge
sharing, promoting the LegalTech Services function and services to
our legal teams and/or clients in order to develop new business
for the LegalTech Services function.
Essential Skills & Experience
Background
Experience in a professional environment
(private practice experience preferred but in-house and software
vendor experience also highly valued).
eDiscovery
Working understanding of the full EDRM
process and best practice. Experience processing data, using
analytics to cull data, an understating of review accelerators such
as Continuous Active Learning, and the ability to run productions in
load file format an advantage.
Project Management
Experience of project managing all
technical elements of document review and disclosure matters,
including database management, demonstrated by a track record of
successfully managing multiple matters concurrently.
Technical
Working knowledge of eDiscovery platforms
required, experience administering Relativity is required and HighQ
Collaborate desirable.
Ability to write script in SQL Server and
experience with PowerBI highly advantageous.
Planning & Execution
Ability to set and meet challenging
deadlines, approach issues with a positive attitude and take
personal responsibility for completing tasks with thoroughness and
attention to detail.
Communication
A customer service orientation with an
ability to: promptly deal with requests; clarify and advise on
customer needs; comfortably frame difficult conversations; suggest
resolutions to problems in a professional / diplomatic manner; and
communicate / interact effectively with all levels of staff.
Problem Solving
A creative, innovative and forward
thinker, willing to introduce new ideas and able to work with the
team to initiate appropriate and agreed changes.
The Firm
We are a leading global law firm,
helping organisations successfully navigate risk and maximise
opportunity in the sectors that underpin global trade and commercial
activity and enable global prosperity, namely: insurance, aviation,
marine, construction, energy, trade and natural resources. Globally
integrated, we offer a comprehensive range of contentious and
non-contentious legal services and commercially-minded legal advice
to businesses operating across the world. It is committed to
operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and
inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it
serves and provides an environment in which everyone can realise
their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support
its communities through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable
partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment
including through a commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the
setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets. The firm has 490
partners, 2400 lawyers, 3200 legal professionals and 5500 people
overall in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide.
Our Values
Our values are the principles that
guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and
strengthen our delivery, for our clients and our firm. We:
Work as one We are a globally connected team of talented people who
act with a firm-first mentality to achieve success
Excel with clients We aim high and challenge ourselves to deliver unique
excellence for our clients, keeping them at the centre of everything
we do
Celebrate difference We help each other to be at our best and believe our
differences result in greater achievement
Act boldly We seek new opportunities, take action and learn as we
go, recognising that curiosity drives our development and
contributes to growth
Business Services Competencies
Clyde & Co is committed to providing extensive,
personal and professional development opportunities for our people
enabling them to be highly effective in their current role as well
as assisting them to fulfil their career aspirations.
The competencies are used to inform all aspects of
Business Services career development. They vary across levels and
different business areas and fall under the following areas:
Technical Excellence
People and Team
Client/Stakeholder Relationships
Service Delivery and Commercial Awareness
Personal Effectiveness
This is the job description as constituted at present;
however the Firm reserves the right to reasonably amend it in
accordance with the changing needs of the business.
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