LEGAL DATA GOVERNANCE ANALYST
3B Staffing LLC, Chicago, IL, United States
Job Title:
LEGAL DATA GOVERNANCE ANALYST
Location:
Chicago, IL (On-site)
Type:
Contract
Duration:
6-12 Months
Office 365 e-Discovery, Legal Hold Management, Data Governance, Compliance, Data Retention Policies, PowerShell Scripting, Legal Operations, and Documentation.
Legal Data Governance Analyst
to join a strategic initiative focused on modernizing legal data retention and e-Discovery processes within
Microsoft Office 365 . This position plays a key role in transitioning from legacy litigation holds to a structured, case-based e-Discovery framework. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience in legal data workflows, excellent attention to detail, and strong collaboration skills across legal, compliance, and IT teams.
Responsibilities
Manage and execute the migration of outdated litigation holds to case-specific e-Discovery holds using
Office 365 Compliance Center
tools.
Collaborate with
Legal, Compliance, and Account Administration
teams to audit, validate, and reassign user-level data holds.
Investigate and document legacy holds with unclear retention rationale for legal and operational review.
Create and manage
e-Discovery cases , including custodian assignment, data mapping, and closure processes.
Ensure the secure handling of sensitive and confidential data throughout all project phases.
Maintain accurate documentation, track project milestones, and communicate status updates to stakeholders.
Support automation and process improvement initiatives; scripting experience (e.g.,
PowerShell ) is a plus.
Required Qualifications
3+ years of hands-on experience with
e-Discovery platforms
and
legal hold management , preferably within
Office 365 .
Solid understanding of
data retention policies ,
legal preservation , and
compliance standards .
Proven ability to manage high-volume data reviews across large user populations.
Strong analytical, documentation, and organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, with experience liaising between
technical
and
legal
teams.
Preferred Experience
Familiarity with
PowerShell scripting
for automation and reporting in Microsoft environments.
Background in
Legal Operations ,
Compliance , or
Enterprise Data Governance .
Experience implementing
case-based hold tracking
and
automated disposition workflows .
Key Collaborators
Legal & Compliance Teams
Account Administration
Project Leadership
LEGAL DATA GOVERNANCE ANALYST
Location:
Chicago, IL (On-site)
Type:
Contract
Duration:
6-12 Months
Office 365 e-Discovery, Legal Hold Management, Data Governance, Compliance, Data Retention Policies, PowerShell Scripting, Legal Operations, and Documentation.
Legal Data Governance Analyst
to join a strategic initiative focused on modernizing legal data retention and e-Discovery processes within
Microsoft Office 365 . This position plays a key role in transitioning from legacy litigation holds to a structured, case-based e-Discovery framework. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience in legal data workflows, excellent attention to detail, and strong collaboration skills across legal, compliance, and IT teams.
Responsibilities
Manage and execute the migration of outdated litigation holds to case-specific e-Discovery holds using
Office 365 Compliance Center
tools.
Collaborate with
Legal, Compliance, and Account Administration
teams to audit, validate, and reassign user-level data holds.
Investigate and document legacy holds with unclear retention rationale for legal and operational review.
Create and manage
e-Discovery cases , including custodian assignment, data mapping, and closure processes.
Ensure the secure handling of sensitive and confidential data throughout all project phases.
Maintain accurate documentation, track project milestones, and communicate status updates to stakeholders.
Support automation and process improvement initiatives; scripting experience (e.g.,
PowerShell ) is a plus.
Required Qualifications
3+ years of hands-on experience with
e-Discovery platforms
and
legal hold management , preferably within
Office 365 .
Solid understanding of
data retention policies ,
legal preservation , and
compliance standards .
Proven ability to manage high-volume data reviews across large user populations.
Strong analytical, documentation, and organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, with experience liaising between
technical
and
legal
teams.
Preferred Experience
Familiarity with
PowerShell scripting
for automation and reporting in Microsoft environments.
Background in
Legal Operations ,
Compliance , or
Enterprise Data Governance .
Experience implementing
case-based hold tracking
and
automated disposition workflows .
Key Collaborators
Legal & Compliance Teams
Account Administration
Project Leadership