Digital Forensics Consultant

Summary

TruLegal is a digital forensics and expert witness consulting firm seeking a Digital Forensics Consultant to support high-profile litigation matters. The role involves the preservation, collection, and analysis of digital evidence, including forensic imaging of various devices and preparing expert reports.

Responsibilities

• Assist with forensic collections of computers, mobile devices, servers, and cloud-based data sources
• Perform onsite and remote forensic imaging using sound preservation practices
• Maintain detailed chain of custody records and evidence documentation
• Photograph, label, inventory, and securely track evidence throughout engagements
• Support forensic data processing, keyword searching, artifact analysis, and deleted data recovery
• Prepare reports, declarations, and other documentation that clearly explain technical findings
• Maintain forensic equipment and oversee secure evidence storage
• Record billable time and maintain accurate project documentation

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to explain technical concepts in a clear and understandable manner
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Comfort working with technology and learning advanced forensic techniques
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Willingness to travel for client engagements as needed
• Bachelor's degree in any discipline
• Exposure to digital forensics, eDiscovery, litigation support, or evidence handling
• Experience with forensic imaging or electronic evidence preservation
• Knowledge of Relativity, litigation holds, or ESI workflows
• Familiarity with scripting, SQL, PowerShell, command line tools, or imaging utilities
• Understanding of Windows and macOS operating systems
• Interest in obtaining industry certifications such as EnCE, CCE, or GCFA

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to explain technical concepts in a clear and understandable manner
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Comfort working with technology and learning advanced forensic techniques
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Willingness to travel for client engagements as needed
• Bachelor's degree in any discipline

Nice to Haves

• Exposure to digital forensics, eDiscovery, litigation support, or evidence handling
• Experience with forensic imaging or electronic evidence preservation
• Knowledge of Relativity, litigation holds, or ESI workflows
• Familiarity with scripting, SQL, PowerShell, command line tools, or imaging utilities
• Understanding of Windows and macOS operating systems
• Interest in obtaining industry certifications such as EnCE, CCE, or GCFA