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Litigation Support Technologist
ROLE
We are seeking an experienced Litigation Support Technologist to support the U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO), District of Utah. The USAO serves as the principal litigator for the United States Government across the state of Utah, prosecuting criminal cases and handling complex civil matters on behalf of the federal government. In this role, you will provide high-level technical and administrative support for complex, data-intensive Affirmative Civil Enforcement (ACE) matters, managing the full lifecycle of electronically stored information (ESI), administering document review platforms, conducting legal research, and supporting ACE attorneys through all phases of litigation. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Salt Lake City, UT. We can offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
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RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages the full lifecycle of Electronically Stored Information (ESI) — including collection, tracking, processing, and production — in adherence to standard protocols for imaging and metadata extraction
Administers document review databases, including Relativity and Eclipse, and supports USAO Automated Litigation Support (ALS) staff on complex ACE matters
Conducts legal research using LexisNexis and Westlaw and supports ACE attorneys in the analysis of referrals, pleadings, and complex electronic records
Drafts legal documents, summarizes reports, and prepares correspondence at the Paralegal III level
Tracks court deadlines and manages case calendaring to ensure rigorous litigation timeline adherence
Coordinates pretrial witness activities and provides substantive litigation support across all phases of case preparation
Processes discovery requests and ensures timely, protocol-compliant production of responsive documents
Maintains accurate and organized case files for voluminous, data-intensive ACE matters with rigorous attention to detail
Handles substantive inquiries and collaborates effectively with attorneys, investigators, and court personnel at all staff levels
Performs all work on-site using government-furnished equipment, network systems, and databases in accordance with DOJ security and privacy requirements
Completes required DOJ training (ethics, cyber awareness, privacy and records management) within prescribed timeframes and annually thereafter

REQUIRED EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree preferred; OR
Certified Paralegal (CP) credential accepted in lieu of degree

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE / SKILLS

3–5+ years of progressive experience in litigation support or as a paralegal in a fast-paced legal environment
Advanced knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and the end-to-end litigation lifecycle
Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat Professional
Hands-on experience with litigation support platforms; Relativity and/or Eclipse strongly preferred
Proficiency in legal research tools, including LexisNexis and/or Westlaw
Demonstrated ability to manage, analyze, and organize complex, voluminous datasets and electronic case files
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to handle substantive legal inquiries with professionalism
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment

LOCATION

Salt Lake City, UT 84111 (On-site required)

CLEARANCE

U.S. Citizenship required

CLIENT

Department of Justice, U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Utah — Affirmative Civil Enforcement (ACE) Division

TRAVEL

Local travel not reimbursed; non-local travel may be required occasionally with prior Contracting Officer approval

WORK HOURS

40 hours per week, Monday–Friday
8 hours per working day

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION

Employment Classification Eligibility — W2

RELOCATION

Not eligible for relocation benefits

West 4^th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.

Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.

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