Travers Smith is a leading full-service law firm, with a wealth of experience in its areas of specialisation. The firm has a market-leading reputation for its international expertise in Asset Management, M&A and Dispute Resolution & Investigations. Clients include asset managers across the alternative asset classes (private equity, venture, credit, infrastructure, and real estate), publicly listed and private companies, financial institutions, and other business enterprises involved in large and complex UK and cross-border matters, transactions, and disputes. Our purpose is to provide the highest quality of service to our clients whilst enabling our people to achieve professional fulfilment in a supportive, inclusive, and enjoyable working environment.

Department

The Technology team exists to support the firm in operating its business. The Technology team and Technology Systems are fundamental to the firm's business and must support the firm in achieving its strategic objectives: but the Technology Systems, and in particular the Technology Department, also must reflect the way the firm wishes to be seen by the clients and other third parties and wishes to treat all its staff.

Within the wider Technology group, the mission of the Travers Smith Legal Technology team is to transform the process of law using innovative technology. We are building services that allow our lawyers to work more efficiently. Our goal is to build one of the best legal tech practices in the world.

The Role

The Travers Smith eData team, part of the Technology Team, are partnered with the departments: Dispute Resolution, Competition, Employment and Technology and Commercial Transactions, and supports tasks pre, during and post the disclosure processes (including advisory and technical working) on a variety of complex matters.

This position is junior and therefore, is varied in nature allowing development in new areas of tech including AI and analytics; training will be provided in a variety of areas including the landscape of technology available, what's being developed and the importance of workflow The duties will include answering queries about 'general' technology, supporting the training schedule, leading on the transcription matter, writing articles with knowhow planning, internal communication and external provider questions with the role reporting to the eData Team Leader and working part of the eData team.

Key Responsibilities

• To support day-to-day activities and requests including:
  • Guiding individuals with simple technology related questions to the appropriate avenue;
  • Checking of audit tracking for matter related work;
  • Supporting members of the eData team with technical and non-technical tasks; and
  • Providing communication support between the legal team/clients and eDisclosure providers, helping to prevent errors and ensure clarity, precision, and mutual understanding.
• Monthly support:
  • Handling of requests with varying requirements;
  • Ensuring legal and technology related knowhow is accessible and accurate;
  • Creation of supportive documentation to aid training sessions and practices;
  • Debrief meetings for cases at appropriate points in time; and
  • Supporting the data management i.e. archiving and tracking.
• Continuous work:
  • Development of technical skills across all technology platforms;
  • Organise meetings, create attendance notes and work on fee-earning matters when instructed; and
  • Supporting the creation of template documents, letters, and knowhow.

Personal Specification - Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• Minimum of one to two years working on either Everlaw or Relativity, including the ability to use administrative functions;
• Understanding of the eDiscovery lifecycle and document review workflows, including processing, culling, and productions;
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to handle and organise large volumes of data accurately;
• A collaborative and communicative working style, with the ability to support internal teams and assist with client-facing queries;
• Ability to manage competing priorities and assist in coordinating project tasks such as meeting preparation, schedules, and internal documentation;
• A basic understanding of GDPR and its practical implications for data handling and review; and
• Experience in a law firm, consultancy, or professional services environment would be advantageous.

We are excited to have moved from our London headquarters in Snow Hill, to a brand-new building in the City - Stonecutter Court.

Diversity & Inclusion statement: We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of every individual including differences in gender, ethnicity, disability, faith, and more. We're committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of our clients and communities, where everyone feels empowered, respected, and heard. We actively partner with organisations and networks that champion equality and fairness, ensuring our policies and practices uphold these values.

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