Data Collection Manager – Litigation & Practice Support

Data Collection Manager – Litigation & Practice Support

Chicago, IL : Hybrid Work From Home Schedule onsite in the loop days / week, WFH days / week

The Data Collection Manager will be leading the forensic data collection function within a law firm, that is being brought in house for the first time. We're looking for this person to lead the strategy and execution around creating a new forensic data collection and digital evidence function, and integrate this as a new service line to the firm's portfolio of legal support services.

You'll be responsible for overseeing the firm's data collection activities in connection with e-discovery and digital forensics in litigation and investigative matters. This role requires a deep understanding of the legal, technical, and procedural aspects of digital evidence identification, preservation, and collection.

You'll be part of a team of , and be managing project based initiatives, and the corresponding resources for these projects that include analysts, technicians and other project managers. You'll work cross-functionally with legal, compliance, and cybersecurity stakeholders to ensure defensible, efficient, and secure collection practices.

What you'll be doing

• Manage and oversee the collection of digital evidence in support of client matter engagements.
• Advise lawyers and client regarding identification, preservation and collection
• Supervise a team of analysts and technicians during acquisition processes.
• Coordinate with legal, compliance, and cybersecurity teams to support investigations and litigation holds.
• Ensure proper handling of sensitive data and maintain strict confidentiality and integrity of all collected materials
• Develop and implement standardized procedures for evidence collection, preservation, and chain-of-custody documentation.
• Maintain and calibrate collection tools and technologies (, Relativity Collect, Pinpoint Labs, and Cellebrite).
• Provide guidance on best practices for remote and on-site collections across various devices and data sources (, laptops, mobile devices, cloud platforms).
• Conduct quality control and audit checks to ensure completeness and accuracy of forensic collections.
• Document methodologies and findings in clear, defensible reports suitable for legal proceedings.

Skills we're seeking

Nice to haves – wish list in this order