Junior Legal Technology Analyst

Johnson Winter Slattery (JWS) is a leading Australian law firm known for advising corporates and funds on their most complex transactions, disputes and regulatory matters. At JWS, we build authentic, long-term relationships and have a deep understanding of our clients and their industries. Our clients say we are pragmatic, strategic, commercial and easy to work with. Our firm is comprised of more than 450 highly talented people, including 80+ partners, across Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane and Canberra. We are globally connected and have strong relationships with major independent law firms around the world. JWS was recognised as Technology, Media and Telecom M&A Legal Adviser of the Year (Mergermarket M&A Awards Australia 2023), Energy Law Firm of the Year (Best Lawyers 2023) and Australian Law Firm of the Year (Beaton Client Choice Awards 2025). Our lawyers are highly ranked in Chambers & Partners, Legal 500 and Lexology Index (formerly Who's Who Legal). We are strongly committed to social justice, responsible business and our diverse communities. We are proud of our pro bono program which focuses on supporting low income, disadvantaged and marginalised people in the Australian community. About the Role As a result of growth within our firm, we have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Legal Technology Analyst to join our team. Reporting to the eDiscovery Manager, this role will assist and support the eDiscovery team and legal teams in the running of eDiscovery matters and in supporting the use of various legal technology platforms across the firm. This role would suit either a recent IT graduate, or someone with an interest in eDiscovery and Legal Technology. This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy and growing team. Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to): Supporting the onboarding and delivery of eDiscovery and other legal technology projects, including system setup, user access, project administration and deadline management. Liaising with internal legal teams and external eDiscovery service providers to develop project plans and defining the scope of compliant discovery. Building and maintaining working knowledge of eDiscovery platforms and legal technology systems, and providing day‑to‑day support to legal teams. Assisting with the collection, processing, review and production of electronically stored information (ESI) in line with firm protocols. Assisting the legal teams with the outsourcing of aspects of document review to external document reviewers. Supporting the setup and management of deal room platforms, including document organisation, user access and coordination with service providers. Assisting legal teams with preparing and uploading data to AI platforms, ensuring data quality and compliance with governance standards. Contributing to the assessment, rollout and support of new and emerging legal technology services, including pilots, testing and documentation. Participating in training initiatives and helping deliver eDiscovery and legal technology training to lawyers and paralegals. About You You have a genuine interest in eDiscovery and legal technology and a desire to build a career in the field, but there is much more to you. You have/are: A recent graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Law, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline. A strong commitment to client service, whether that be external clients or internal clients. Familiarity with or willingness to learn eDiscovery platforms such as Relativity and Nuix, deal room platforms (e.g. Ansarada, Datasite or similar), and AI legal technology tools. Any prior exposure to litigation technology or legal technology generally is desirable but not essential. A foundational understanding of litigation processes and/or transactional workflows is desirable. An aptitude for technology and data analysis, with a willingness to develop skills in advanced search techniques. Excellent project management skills, strong analytical skills, and attention to detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate complex technical issues to non-technical staff. A proactive and enthusiastic attitude, with a willingness to learn new skills and take on new challenges in a fast-paced environment. Working at JWS We value collaboration and our teams work together to achieve shared outcomes. We care about the wellbeing of our people and will invest time in understanding your objectives so we can support you throughout your career. We believe it’s this focus on our people that has seen our firm grow rapidly to become one of Australia’s leading independent law firms. We pride ourselves on being down-to-earth, approachable, and always high-performing. We have worked hard to create a culture where people look out for each other. We offer: A collegiate environment with a collaborative culture across offices and practice groups High-quality work with committed mentors supporting your career development Comprehensive benefits including competitive remuneration, flexible working, and extensive social and wellbeing initiatives Opportunities for professional growth through structured learning and development programs, pro bono work, and employee recognition initiatives If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to take your career to the next level, then we would love to hear from you.