Digital Forensics Analyst

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.

The Information Governance Digital Forensics Analyst II is an integral part of Latham’s Information Governance/Technical Services team. This role will be responsible for managing and ensuring the integrity, security, and accessibility of information across various platforms, while ensuring the integrity and authenticity of electronic data by preserving it in its original form for legal and investigative purposes. This role will be located in our Global Services Office in Downtown Los Angeles.

Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Efficiently collecting electronic data from various sources, including on‑premises servers and cloud‑based systems, while adhering to legal and organizational standards
• Collaborating with teams to provide necessary data for legal holds, litigation holds, subpoenas, and other legal processes, ensuring timely and accurate data delivery
• Maintaining detailed records of data collection and preservation activities, as well as preparing comprehensive reports for legal and investigative teams
• Working closely with legal, technical, and other relevant teams to ensure efficient and effective data management and support
• Promoting effective work practices, working collaboratively as a team member, and showing respect for co‑workers to foster a positive and productive work environment
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Exhibit proficiency in using digital forensics tools such as X‑Ways, Nuix Workstation, Axiom, Purview, and FTK for data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Possess a strong understanding of techniques for preserving and collecting electronic data while maintaining its integrity and authenticity
• Demonstrate the ability to analyze complex data sets and draw meaningful conclusions to support investigative processes

And have:

• Relevant certification/s or degree; a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of certifications/ degree
• A minimum of three (3) years of IT experience

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well‑being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well‑being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.

Latham & Watkins LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO). Please click the link below to review the Ordinance.

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