Litigation Project Analyst

Dykema Gossett, PLLC, a leading national law firm celebrating its 100^th anniversary in 2026, is recruiting to hire an experienced Litigation Project Analyst.  This position supports Dykema case teams and the Litigation Support team in executing eDiscovery workflows across the lifecycle of a matter. Responsibilities include project intake, Relativity workspace setup, data handling, and execution of established processes to support review and production of electronically stored information (ESI).  The Litigation Project Analyst works closely with Litigation Project Managers and eDiscovery Engineers to carry out defined tasks, maintain accurate tracking and documentation, and support consistent, defensible workflows in accordance with firm protocols and client expectations.  The Litigation Project Analyst position is fully remote and open to our offices in California, Michigan, Illinois, and Texas.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with project intake by gathering and confirming case-specific requirements and instructions from case teams or senior staff.
• Configure Relativity workspaces using established templates, including user permissions, layouts, and basic workflow components.
• Perform data intake and basic triage of structured and unstructured data under the direction of senior team members.
• Execute standard workflows, including processing coordination, data loading, batching, searching, and basic reporting.
• Maintain accurate tracking and documentation of project requests, data handling activities, and production deliverables in accordance with departmental protocols.
• Communicate status updates to internal team members and escalate risks, issues, or delays as identified.
• Support document production workflows, including preparation, quality control steps, and delivery under established guidelines.
• Coordinate with external vendors for defined services, such as scanning, OCR, or data processing, as directed by senior staff.
• Monitor the Relativity environment for basic issues and notify appropriate team members to support resolution.
• Assist with user account setup and provide basic guidance to attorneys and staff on the use of Relativity and related tools.
• Support training efforts by reinforcing standard workflows and best practices.
• Draft and maintain documentation related to tasks performed, issues, and resolutions to support consistency and knowledge sharing.
• Provide support across litigation support applications as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Working knowledge of RelativityOne, including basic workspace configuration and review workflows.
• Preferred one to three years of experience supporting eDiscovery workflows within a law firm, vendor, or corporate legal environment.
• Foundational understanding of eDiscovery practices across the EDRM lifecycle.
• Familiarity with data handling concepts, including file types, metadata, and document review processes.
• Ability to follow established workflows while identifying and escalating issues appropriately.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to communicate clearly with attorneys, clients, and internal team members.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience with additional litigation support and trial presentation technologies, such as TextMap, Trial Director, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with multimedia formats, including audio and video files, is a plus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• This role operates within a standard business environment and is eligible for remote work, subject to firm policies and business needs.
• Standard working hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time. Occasional flexibility outside of these hours may be required to support time-sensitive matters or deadlines; however, after-hours requests are infrequent.
• Work may involve collaboration with case teams, clients, and colleagues across multiple time zones.

GREAT BENEFITS FOR GREAT PEOPLE

Dykema offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and success of our employees both personally and professionally. This includes competitive health, dental, and vision insurance plans, along with flexible paid time off (PTO), holiday leave, and a retirement savings plan with profit sharing for eligible employees. Other benefits include flexible spending programs, health savings account, commuter benefits, and personal and parental leave programs. We prioritize work-life balance and offer wellness programs, and access to mental health support. Additionally, employees enjoy access to professional development programs, a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, and various employee discounts and perks. We are committed to providing a benefits package that helps our team thrive and feel valued.

The expected compensation ranges for this position in various states and jurisdictions are as follows:

Illinois:  $85,000 - $95,000
California:  $85,000 - $100,000
Michigan:  $83,000 - $93,000
Texas:  $83,000 - $93,000

EEO STATEMENT

It is the Firm’s policy to provide employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis without regard to the individual’s age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, domestic partner relationship, physical characteristics, disability, or other protected characteristics under applicable federal, state or local laws or ordinances.  Dykema will make reasonable efforts to accommodate the known disabilities of employees who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential functions of the jobs involved.  It is the responsibility of every individual concerned with personnel actions, including management, supervision, recruiting, compensation, benefits, promotions, work assignments, and training, to ensure that these activities are administered consistent with the Firm’s goal of furthering the principle of equal employment opportunity. 

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This job posting is intended to describe the essential duties and responsibilities, the specialized job functions, and the essential requirements of this job.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive statement of all supplemental duties, responsibilities, non-essential requirements, or reflect any accommodations made under the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Michigan Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act.