Forensic Technician - Federal Government

Hire Counsel has an immediate opportunity for Forensic Technicians to work with the Federal Government. The forensic technician will provide forensic data acquisition, collection of electronically stored information, and seizure of Windows based desktop / laptop computer systems, mobile devices and related digital storage media, documentation and reporting for investigations and litigation or digital evidence handling, preservation and storage.

The position is in downtown NYC and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Responsibilities include :

• Working on non-complex digital forensics examinations through the data acquisition, examination, and disposition phases under direct supervision.
• Maintain a database and system for processing and tracking electronically stored information ( ESI ), to include an Electronic Evidence Vault.
• Maintain Original Evidence Copies of Electronic Evidence Received from external parties
• Download data received from external parties.
• Create working copies of Electronic Evidence Received from external parties.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors to resolve both software and hardware issues.
• Manages and utilizes Cellebrite and Magnet Axiom for complex file types and data downloads.

Project Details

• Anticipated start date : upon successful completion of interview
• Estimated duration : 6 months -1 year
• Hours : 40 hours per week
• Location : downtown NYC
• Pay Rate : $38.00 (base of $33.43 per hour + $4.57 H&W)

Qualifications :

• Must able to attain at least 1 of the following certifications : EnCase® Certified Examiner (EnCE), AccessData Certified Examiner (ACE), Cellebrite Certified Mobile Examiner (CCME) Certification (CCME), or similar vendor specific certification within 12 months of hiring.
• Experience in forensic data collection and processing of Windows-based desktop and laptop computer systems.
• Must be able to use forensic tools such as EnCase® Forensic, Forensic Toolkit®, Cellebrite UFED, etc. under supervision.
• Must have demonstrated experience in dead box data acquisition methodologies.
• Must be able to perform entry-level data collection and processing under direct supervision.
• Must knowledge of the Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE) as they apply to electronic evidence.
• Must be able to prepare affidavits and declarations under direct supervision.
• Must have ability to manage 1 collection or processing project at a time.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• Must be a US Citizen.

Why join Hire Counsel?

Hire Counsel works exclusively with the legal sector and is recognized as a national leader in legal staffing. With over 35 years of experience, we are proud to have been recognized with these industry awards :

• Best Legal Staffing Provider USA (CV Magazine)
• Best Staffing Providers for Legal / Litigation Staffing (The Recorder)
• Best of Legal Recruiters (Corporate Counsel)
• Best Professional Recruiting Firms (Forbes)
• Best Executive Recruiting Firms (Forbes)
• 100 Leading Legal Consultants and Strategists (Lawdragon)
• Largest Legal Staffing Firm (SIA)
• EDRM Trusted Partner
• Best of Managed Review (National Law Journal)

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