Data Scientist 1

Job#: 3032716

Job Description:
Hey All,
Pat here with Everforth Apex, with another position. Have a remote spot that can fall in the scientist or analyst realm with heavy work in Microsoft Purview. As always my AI assistant AI Riley helps me make the call, but if this is your dream job and you are highly interested too expedite the process, please drop your resume to , or if you just don't like an AI calling you

Pay: Looking to pay 40-45 /hr on this

Location: REMOTE, but need to go into an Apex Office to do an id verification before interview

Employment Type: Contract- 1,.5 years

Role Overview

We are seeking a Data Scientist to support legal data workflows across the full eDiscovery lifecycle. This role works closely with legal, compliance, and investigations teams to manage, analyze, and prepare data for internal investigations, litigation, and regulatory matters. The position focuses on hands-on work in Relativity and Microsoft Purview, with an emphasis on data processing, analytics, and review readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Support legal holds and preservation workflows across Microsoft 365 and other enterprise systems.
• Assist with internal investigations, litigation, and regulatory matters by identifying, collecting, and preparing data.
• Process and manipulate large datasets for eDiscovery, including filtering, deduplication, and data normalization.
• Perform search term analysis and inclusive data segregation.
• Support analytics workflows, including content grouping, clustering, and review prioritization.
• Prepare data for attorney review, including workspace setup, batching, and reporting.
• Support document review and production workflows, ensuring defensible and repeatable processes.
• Generate metrics and reporting related to data volumes, processing results, and review status.
• Collaborate with legal, IT, and compliance stakeholders to refine data strategies and workflows.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Analytics or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Skills:

• Strong ability to work with large datasets and understand how data is structured.
• Strong attention to detail and process discipline.
• Experience analyzing, filtering, and preparing data for downstream use.
• Comfort working in legal or regulated environments.
• Ability to explain data findings clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple data requests and investigations at the same time.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tools and workflows.

Technical Skills:

• Experience with Relativity or Microsoft Purview.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 data sources (Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with eDiscovery or legal data workflows.
• Experience supporting investigations, litigation, or compliance matters.
• Background in data analysis, data science, analytics, or information governance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.