Senior eDiscovery Technology Specialist

Full Job Description

This role provides the chance to become part of an expanding ALG Solutions team, and an opportunity to create an impact in a firm that is transforming how legal professionals deliver legal services. The role sits within the eDiscovery and Investigations support team of ALG Solutions.

Working with ALG Solutions teams, as well as the firm's practice groups, the Senior eDiscovery Technology Specialists will be required to provide technical and professional support to cover the full eDiscovery EDRM lifecycle and co-ordinate complex data processing and review tasks, leveraging advanced Relativity features. The role acts as a technical point of contact for troubleshooting and workflow optimisation and will support initiatives that ensure ALG remains at the forefront of digital analysis and technology-enabled eDiscovery services.

As part of a forward-looking and technology-driven team, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work at the forefront of innovation in legal services, with a particular focus on emerging technologies and Generative AI. ALG Solutions is actively exploring and implementing AI-driven solutions across eDiscovery, investigations and legal workflows, including the use of advanced analytics, machine learning and GenAI-assisted review tools. This role offers a unique opportunity to help shape how these technologies are applied in practice, contribute to the development of new solutions, and play a key role in the evolution of technology-enabled legal services.

This role is a predominantly business facing role but some client facing activity is possible.

This role will report to the eDiscovery Technology Manager.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality client service, ensuring work is executed to agreed standards & timelines.

• Provide senior support on eDiscovery projects from scoping to closure, ensuring best-practice use of ALGS workflows and tools across:

• data collection

• data management

• processing

• document review

• production deliveries

• Lead the delivery of complex eDiscovery and data-related workstreams, ensuring outputs are client-ready and technically sound

• Engage directly with clients to understand needs, refine requirements, and propose appropriate technical and workflow solutions.

• Proactively manage changing priorities, ensuring effective tracking, documentation and communication across stakeholders.

• Provide guidance, knowledge-sharing and support to junior colleagues across tools, workflows, and best practices.

• Conduct advanced troubleshooting, triage, and root-cause analysis across RelativityOne and related systems.

• Analyse usage patterns, data behaviours, and review strategies to inform continuous improvement.

• Review and approve user acceptance/test plans, data migration plans, and workflow designs from junior staff.

• Present solution features and analysis to project teams and clients with clarity and confidence.

• Identify workflow efficiencies and contribute to enhancement of ALGS standards, guidance notes and processes.

• Support prioritisation and scheduling discussions with internal teams and sponsors.

Skills and Experience required:

• 5+ years of experience in similar role
• Significant eDiscovery experience with advanced Relativity/Nuix capabilities; strong advantage if holding RCA or equivalent certifications.
• Demonstrated expertise in triaging complex defects and proactively preventing issues.
• Proven ability to build rapport, inspire confidence and maintain productive client relationships.
• Interest in developments in Generative AI and a desire to remain at the forefront of innovation in legal technology and eDiscovery.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including presenting structured insights and anticipating stakeholder needs.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements, independently track progress, and escalate appropriately.
• Strong analytical skills, using quantitative data to guide decisions.
• Experience supporting requirement-gathering workshops and reviewing technical documentation.
• Ability to mentor junior colleagues and enhance team capability.
• Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously, prioritise effectively, and deliver high-quality outcomes in a changing environment with minimal supervision.
• High level of professionalism and accountability; handles sensitive/confidential information with appropriate care
• A self-starter who is comfortable in, and committed to, working through ambiguity with an ability to take the initiative
• Flexibility to work beyond office hours on occasion
• Previous Experience working in an eDiscovery environment at either a law firm, service provider, or in-house.

The Firm

A&L Goodbody (ALG) is a leading Irish law firm with five international offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York and San Francisco. There are currently 120 partners and over 900 employees. The strong international and domestic business community in Ireland forms a valuable part of the ALG client base. ALG is incredibly proud to be recognised as the leading Irish law firm in the Chambers and Partners Europe 2024 Guide with the highest number of Band 1 practice area rankings. ALG is also ranked as a 'top tier' law firm in The Legal 500 EMEA Guide 2024 and the IFLR1000 Guide 2024. The firm is consistently ranked number one in the Irish market and on a European level.

A sample of other recent notable awards include:

• Awarded the prestigious Company of the Year award at the National Diversity & Inclusion Awards 2025 hosted by the Irish Centre for Diversity
• Recognised by Mergermarket as the #1 M&A legal advisor in Ireland by deal volume for 2024
• Winner of the Best Client Service Award by the Lawyer European Awards
• Future of Legal Services Innovation Award winners 2024
• Awarded the Investors in Diversity Silver Mark in 2024 by the Irish Centre for Diversity
• Most Popular Graduate Recruiter in Law 2024 by GradIreland (for 13 consecutive years)
• Law firm of the year - Republic of Ireland 2023 at The Lawyer European Awards
• Irish Law Firm of the Year 2023 at the Chambers Europe Awards
• One of the top 50 most innovative law firms in Europe 2023 by the Financial Times
• Best client support 2023 by the Managing Partners Forum
• Business Working Responsibly Mark 2023

ALG has a reputation for leading the way in continuously developing its service to clients and internally to its business. This is delivered through the use of new processes, ways of working, innovative use of technology and marketing-leading business service teams.

Accessibility: If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us and we will work with you to ensure the best possible candidate experience.

We value a diverse and inclusive workforce and are an equal opportunities employer.

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