Who We Are

Join a team that puts its People First! Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for eight consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.

What We Do

Work in a hands-on capacity to identify preserve, collect, and analyze electronically-stored information, in response to e-discovery and investigation requests for Electronically Stored Information (ESI).

This role is hybrid preferred (2 days per week onsite in Santa Ana, CA) and can be open to remote for out of area candidates.

What You’ll Do:

• Collect and preserve data, as necessary, in compliance with Company processes and procedures.
• Conduct searches of electronically-stored data, as needed, in response to requests from the Legal Department and Information Security Insider Risk Department.
• Prepare results for review by internal and/or outside legal counsel.
• Periodic review of e-discovery team operational policies and procedures in order to maintain litigation readiness.
• Train and support Legal Department in the U.S. and India in the use of legal hold and document review tools.

What You’ll Bring:

• Knowledge of E-Discovery practices
• Experience working with e-discovery and/or data forensics tools, such as Microsoft Compliance Center, Exterro, EnCase and/or ZyLAB ONE
• Good understanding of IT infrastructure technologies, including Desktop, Server and Networking systems.
• Good understanding of messaging technologies, including corporate mail systems and email archives.
• Ability to understand and follow policies and processes.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with all levels of staff and management, including tailoring of technical communication to different audiences.
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality, ability to analyze information and communicate processes, and excellent follow-up skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and able to multi-task and prioritize time critical work assignments in order to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• BA/BS degree in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 2-3 year of litigation or electronic discovery experience

Pay Range: $62,570 - $86,900

This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting.  Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.

What We Offer

By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it’s the right thing to do, but also because it’s the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.