31.2477, Jobs: Forensic Linguistics; General Linguistics: Information Retrieval Specialist, H5

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Subject: 31.2477, Jobs: Forensic Linguistics; General Linguistics: Information Retrieval Specialist, H5

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Date: Wed, 05 Aug 2020 15:50:11
From: Mary Meunier [mmeunier at h5.com]
Subject: Forensic Linguistics; General Linguistics: Information Retrieval Specialist, H5, Illinois, USA

 
University or Organization: H5 
Department: Professional Services
Job Location: Illinois, USA 
Web Address: https://www.h5.com/
Job Title: Strategic Search and Analysis
Job Rank: Information Retrieval Specialist; Other

Specialty Areas: Forensic Linguistics; General Linguistics 


Description:

Information Retrieval Specialist:
Core responsibilities include self-directed research of unstructured data
within large document collections, typically in the context of litigation.
Experience in Legal Research or Linguistics is preferred.

This is a temporary assignment (W2) based in the Chicago Office and part-time
work from home after training.

Information Retrieval Specialist Responsibilities:
- This role typically supports our clients’ legal teams in activities like
case prep, depo prep, and trial support.
- Research and master specialized subject matter related to the issues in the
legal case
- Synthesize subject matter input from a variety of sources (case materials,
client direction, project lead feedback, internet sources)
- Learn our proprietary software used in document management and review
- Test and refine strategic search queries to mine for specific topics or
types of documents in large document collections
- Develop organized and systematic method of working within our established
process, monitoring own accuracy and timelines independently
- Participate in custom-built solutions and process innovations, requiring
flexibility and trial-and-error
- Present findings, suggestions and challenges clearly and effectively to the
project team
- Independent and self-driven problem-solving a must from every team member

Competencies:
- Experience with analysis of large volumes of unstructured data, either in an
academic or professional environment. Data mining, data analysis skills and
habits
- Sharp eye for detail and a practiced sense of order and organization
- Ability to carry out research independently, in an organized and
methodological way
- Ability to recognize patterns to guide further hypotheses
- Ability to synthesize information effectively and formally document /report
findings
- Superior oral and written communication skills
- Aptitude for quickly learning technologies and processes
- Work in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines while balancing competing
priorities
- Ability to work independently as well as collaborate effectively in a team
structure
- Solid competency in a PC/Windows environment using Microsoft Office (Word,
Excel, and Outlook)

Qualifications:
- 2+ years professional or academic experience with research, data mining,
strategic search, data analysis, text analysis, technology-assisted review
(TAR), Electronically Stored Information (ESI), content management or
linguistic analysis
- Experience with eDiscovery software is a plus
- Knowledge or experience with the US legal system, legal research, or
litigation support is a plus
- BA or BS (MA, MS, JD, LLM, or MLS a plus)

H5 is an Equal Opportunity Employer



Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://h5.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=154 
Contact Information:
	Sr. Manager of Recruitment Mary Meunier 
	Email: mmeunier at h5.com 


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