The EDRM (Electronic Discovery Reference Model) separates the e-discovery process into six areas, and identifies the functions associated with each area: http://www.edrm.net/.

1. Information management
2. Identification
3. Preservation and Collection
4. Processing, Review, Analysis,
5. Production
6. Presentation

Knowledge and working comprehension of how the FRCP (Federal Rules of Civil Procedure) apply within the EDRM will also help build your credibility with hiring authorities.