About Us
E. Daniel Vasquez Consulting is a boutique legal consultancy firm in South Orange, New Jersey, specializing in science, technology, and criminal defense. Through our Coordinating Discovery Division, we support complex federal criminal cases across the country, helping defense teams manage and work effectively with large volumes of digital evidence.
Modern investigations can generate enormous amounts of electronic discovery, including documents, databases, communications, audio and video, forensic data, and materials stored in unfamiliar or proprietary formats. Our work helps make that evidence organized, accessible, and usable by the lawyers and experts who need it.
The Role
We are seeking a dependable, technically capable, and highly detail-oriented E-Discovery Assistant to join our team.
This is an entry-level litigation support and case-operations position. Prior e-discovery experience is helpful but not required, and we will provide hands-on training to the right candidate.
You will work closely with our existing Coordinating Discovery Division team to process and organize electronic evidence, maintain case records, troubleshoot file and production issues, coordinate discovery distribution, and support the day-to-day movement of complex federal cases.
We are particularly interested in candidates looking for a long-term opportunity to develop specialized expertise in e-discovery, litigation support, and legal technology and to take on increasing responsibility over time.
Responsibilities
· Process, organize, and maintain electronic discovery received in a variety of formats
· Convert proprietary or unusual file types into common, reviewable formats
· Assist with maintaining discovery inventories, tracking systems, and case records
· Organize, review, code, and prepare documents and other materials for legal defense teams
· Assist with copying, secure transfer, and distribution of discovery materials to defense teams nationwide
· Communicate professionally with government agencies, attorneys, vendors, and external partners to obtain information, resolve routine issues, and keep processes moving
· Identify missing, incomplete, inconsistent, or problematic materials and bring issues to the appropriate team member
· Maintain accurate records of completed work, outstanding items, and next steps
· Provide administrative and office support when needed
· Handle confidential and sensitive information carefully and professionally
Required Qualifications:
· Excellent attention to detail
· Strong organizational and time-management skills
· Reliability and consistent follow-through
· Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-moving and sometimes unpredictable environment
· Comfort learning new software, file formats, and technical processes
· Strong written and verbal communication skills
· Ability to follow detailed instructions while also recognizing when something does not look right
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
· Collaborative and team-oriented approach to problem solving
· Ability to work full-time in person in South Orange, New Jersey
Preferred Qualifications:
· Experience with e-discovery databases, document-management tools, or other litigation-support technology
· Prior experience with Project Management platforms such as Asana
· Strong general technology skills and proficiency
· Experience working with spreadsheets, databases, or large volumes of files
· Prior administrative, legal-support, operations, technical-support, or customer-service experience
· Long-term interest in e-discovery, litigation support, legal operations, or technology-focused work
What We Offer
· $43,000–$46,000 annual salary, depending on experience
· Flexible office hours, with 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. reserved for in-office collaboration
· Employer-provided health insurance
· Paid time off
· Employer-paid parking
· Hands-on training in e-discovery, litigation-support technology, and federal criminal case processes
· Exposure to complex and notable federal defense matters across the country
· Opportunity to develop specialized technical and legal support skills
· Opportunity for increased responsibility and advancement based on performance and experience
· Supportive, positive and collaborative office environment geared towards fostering a culture that allows for collective success
How to Apply
To be considered, please submit your resume and answer the screening questions or submit a brief cover letter addressing:
1. Why this type of work interests you;
2. Why do you think your experience and skill set would translate well to this role; and
3. What you hope to be doing professionally three years from now.
We are especially interested in candidates who are looking for a position where they can build specialized skills, become an important part of a small team, and grow into greater responsibility over time.
Pay: $43,000.00 - $46,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to work full-time, in person in South Orange, New Jersey?
- Are you proficient with Microsoft Excel and comfortable working with spreadsheets and large volumes of electronic files?
- Please briefly describe your experience working with spreadsheets, databases, electronic files, or other detail-intensive administrative or technical work.
- Why does this type of work interest you?
- Why do you think your experience and skill set would translate well to this role?
- What do you hope to be doing professionally three years from now?
Work Location: In person
