[Remote] Sr. Forensic Consultant

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. MRD Services is a leader in the legal technology industry, specializing in forensic services for various clients including law firms and government entities. The Sr. Forensic Consultant will lead forensic collections and provide expert guidance throughout the matter lifecycle while mentoring a team of forensic analysts.

Responsibilities

• Personally execute forensic collections across the full complexity spectrum—from routine endpoint and mobile preservations to complex multi-source, multi-jurisdiction, and cloud-based collections
• Lead onsite, remote, and in-lab engagements using MRD’s full toolkit including Axiom, Cellebrite, EnCase, FEC, FTK, ModeOne, Oxygen, Microsoft Purview, and Google Vault
• Serve as the technical owner for non-routine matters where senior judgment, methodology selection, and on-the-fly problem-solving are required
• Act as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor for clients and custodians throughout the matter lifecycle
• Skillfully disarm anxious or skeptical custodians, set expectations clearly, and explain complex forensic and eDiscovery concepts in plain, accessible language to legal, business, and non-technical audiences
• Conduct custodian interviews, manage scoping discussions and lead scoping calls with clients, and translate client requirements into defensible technical execution plans
• Mentor, develop, and provide day-to-day technical guidance to a pod of 3-5 Forensic Analysts and Specialists
• Conduct peer review of collection plans, client communications and reports, lead skill-building sessions, and coach team members through complex matters
• Scope new matters, develop written collection plans, prepare budget estimates, and manage engagement economics
• Coordinate pod resourcing, monitor matter health, and ensure timely, on-budget delivery
• Maintain meticulous chain of custody documentation and oversee evidence handling across the pod
• Prepare and deliver written and oral expert testimony, including declarations, affidavits, and expert reports
• Maintain deep, current expertise across litigation support, eDiscovery, and digital forensics—including evolving case law, regulatory expectations, and emerging data sources
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of MRD’s collection methodologies, SOPs, and toolkit
• Support business development through proposal contributions, scoping calls, RFP responses, and client referrals

Skills

• 10+ years of progressive digital forensics experience, with at least 8 years working specifically on eDiscovery-related forensic activities on behalf of law firm, corporate, government, or law enforcement clients
• Demonstrated history of leading client-facing engagements as the primary point of contact, including scoping, budget management, and end-to-end execution
• Documented track record of 100+ forensic collections and 5+ co-led or fully-led complex forensic examinations
• Bachelor's Degree required. Education in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, or a related field preferred
• Must hold at least one vendor-neutral digital forensics certification
• Independent expert witness testimony (written or oral) experience required, including formal experience and expertise preparing written testimony such as declarations, affidavits, and expert reports
• Exceptional client-facing communication skills with a demonstrated ability to disarm anxious or skeptical clients and custodians, set expectations clearly, and explain complex technical concepts in plain, accessible language
• Deep industry expertise across litigation support, eDiscovery, and digital forensics workflows, including a current working knowledge of evolving case law, regulatory expectations, and emerging data sources
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and proven ability to communicate effectively with all types of clients—from in-house counsel and outside counsel to non-technical custodians
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, develop, and provide day-to-day technical guidance to a pod of 3-5 junior forensic staff (Analysts and Specialists), without formal people-management responsibility
• Experience conducting peer review of collection plans, examination reports, and other client deliverables to ensure consistent quality and methodology adherence
• Proficiency with advanced forensic techniques and commonly used forensics toolsets, including Axiom, Cellebrite, EnCase, FEC, FTK, ModeOne, Oxygen, and X-Ways, among others
• Deep working experience with popular email and collaboration platforms including Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Purview, Google Workspace/Google Vault, Domino, and GroupWise
• Complete understanding of physical and virtual (cloud) computing and networking concepts, including AWS, Azure, and GCP forensic data sources
• Extensive experience analyzing Windows and Mac OS operating systems, as well as mobile platforms including Apple iOS and Android OS
• Thorough and detailed understanding of chain of custody procedures and adherence to best practices in evidence handling and tracking across the full matter lifecycle
• Knowledgeable and experienced across all phases of legal discovery—preserve-in-place, identification, collection, processing, and data services
• Demonstrated experience with project scoping, budget management, and engagement economics on complex forensic and eDiscovery matters
• Evidence of business development contribution, including support of proposals, RFP responses, scoping calls, and client referrals
• Candidate must be highly motivated and a self-starter in a fast-paced environment, working independently and as part of a team. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills required
• Proof of United States Citizenship Required
• Education in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, or a related field preferred
• Preferred certifications include CCE, CCFE, GCFE, GCFA, CEDS, EnCE, CFCE, CISSP, CISM, ACE, or PMP

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