eDiscovery | CON, PM

AlixPartners•Los Angeles, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The eDiscovery Consultant is a project management role supporting AlixPartners’ eDiscovery practice. The role helps clients resolve litigation and investigations by developing and carrying out efficient, defensible strategies for collecting, preserving, analyzing, reviewing, and producing electronic data. Work spans the eDiscovery life cycle and includes project management, client engagement, technical problem-solving, quality control, and training. The position is based in New York, Los Angeles, Washington, DC, Boston, Dallas, or Chicago. AlixPartners uses a hybrid work model combining work in person at a client site or AlixPartners office with remote work. Travel is part of the position, with frequency varying according to client, team, and individual circumstances. Paid relocation is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, management information systems, or a related technical focus.
At least 2 years of professional eDiscovery experience.
Strong project management skills, including the ability to balance multiple tasks, prioritize independently, and meet deadlines.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with high achievers and high client expectations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Willingness to work outside normal business hours when unique projects or needs arise.
Ability to work full time in office and remote environments and to sit or stand at a computer and work in front of a computer screen for significant portions of the workday.
Must become familiar with, promote, and abide by AlixPartners’ Core Values as defined by its Code of Conduct, and foster an inclusive environment with people at all organizational levels.

Nice To Haves

Experience and proficiency with Relativity.
Experience with other document review platforms such as Everlaw, Reveal, or DISCO.
Familiarity with one or more of Brainspace, Microsoft SQL Server, Visual Basic, Microsoft .NET Framework, Microsoft Access, SQL, Microsoft Exchange, and Lotus Notes/Domino.
Experience working on litigation cases alongside forensic accounting and legal teams.
Ability to engage technically while also communicating effectively with non-technical clients or audiences.

Responsibilities

Establish and implement protocols for the eDiscovery life cycle, including internal standards and best practices for preserving and collecting electronic evidence.
Find, compile, organize, categorize, and verify case-critical data across preservation, collection, processing, review, and production.
Use industry-standard software tools to develop custom solutions for client requirements.
Identify and address client needs and participate in client discussions and meetings.
Advise clients on data collection for large-scale litigation cases, including document retention and chain-of-custody procedures.
Create and manage large data sets.
Use problem-solving skills to address unexpected technical and operational challenges.
Ensure clients’ electronic files are accessible for potential litigation.
Communicate with clients and colleagues in writing and orally, including drafting reports and client presentations.
Perform quality control reviews of work product.
Train other professional staff.