eDiscovery & Data Forensics - Consultant, Project Management

Title: eDiscovery & Data Forensics - Consultant, Project Management

Location: Washington United States

Job Description:

At AlixPartners, we solve the most complex and critical challenges by moving quickly from analysis to action when it really matters; creating value that has a lasting impact on companies, their people, and the communities they serve. By understanding, respecting, and honoring the needs of our employees, clients, and communities, AlixPartners actively promotes an inclusive environment. We strongly believe in the value that diversity brings to our experiences and are committed to the perpetual enhancements of initiatives, policies, and practices. We hold ourselves accountable by providing the space for authenticity, growth, and equity for everyone.

AlixPartners has embraced a hybrid work model to provide flexibility and support our employees' work-life integration. Our hybrid model combines a mix of in-person (at client site or AlixPartners office) and remote working. Travel is part of this position, but the frequency may vary based on client, team, and individual circumstances.

What you'll do

Companies today are generating and storing vast amounts of data. To resolve litigation and investigations, they need the right technology and a sensible strategy from an analytics partner to execute an efficient, defensible, and comprehensive plan for data collection and analysis. They need to know what the data means to resolve what happened. Our teams of discovery and litigation analytics experts have extensive experience with data collection and preservation, forensics, processing, early case assessment, hosted and managed review, custom data analytics, and technology-assisted review. Our production and project management support capabilities, along with our expert analysis and testimony, produce sharp insights and credible results in urgent situations.

The Consultant is a Project Management role located in either New York, Dallas, Chicago, or Washington DC.

You'll be part of the team supporting our eDiscovery practice. Your work will involve a wide range of activities, such as:

• Implement protocols for the e-discovery life cycle, which include internal standards and best practices for preservation and collection of electronic evidence

• Find, compile, organize, categorize, and verify case-critical data quickly across the full life cycle of the eDiscovery process - preservation, collection, processing, review and production

• Master a range of industry standard software tools to perform custom solutions to client requirements

• Identify and address client needs, actively participate in client discussions and meetings

• Advise clients on data collection on large scale litigation cases, including document retention and chain-of-custody procedures

• Create and manage large data sets

• Use a problem-solving approach to overcome unexpected technical and operational challenges

• Ensure clients' electronic files are easily accessible for potential litigation

• Communicate with clients and colleagues in written and oral form including drafting reports and presentations to clients

• Perform quality control review over work product

This description is not designed to encompass a comprehensive listing of required activities, duties or responsibilities.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related

• Preferred 1 - 2 years of professional or consulting experience. In lieu of professional experience, internship experience or coursework that developed technical, analytical and general business skills preferred

• Preferred working experience with any of the following products or tools: EnCase, Cellebrite, BlackBag, Microsoft SQL Server, Visual Basic, Microsoft .NET framework, Microsoft Access, SQL, Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Notes/Domino, Relativity, Brainspace

• Experience working on litigation cases alongside forensic accounting and legal teams

• Ability to engage technically while also bringing commercial acumen and client facing confidence

• Thrive in a fast‐paced, entrepreneurial environment comprised of high achievers and high client expectations

• Strong project management skills including the ability to balance multiple tasks, self-prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

• Ability and willingness to travel up based on client demands (up to 25%)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

• Willingness to work outside of normal U.S. business hours, and in particular as unique projects/needs arise.

• Ability to work full time in an office and remote environment; physically able to sit/stand at a computer and work in front of a computer screen for significant portions of the workday

• Must become familiar with, and promote and abide by, our Core Values as defined by the AlixPartners' Code of Conduct and foster an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organization

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits program including health, vision, dental, disability, 401K, tuition reimbursement, identity theft protection, and mental wellness support. Employees will also receive a generous paid leave policy.

The salary range for this role takes into account a number of factors and is between $80,000 - $115,000 with potential eligibility for annual discretionary bonus.

AlixPartners is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability. AlixPartners is a proud Silver award-winning Veteran Friendly Employer.