eDiscovery | CON, PM

AlixPartners•Dallas, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The eDiscovery Consultant is a project management role supporting AlixPartners’ eDiscovery practice. The team helps clients resolve litigation and investigations through defensible strategies and technology for data collection, preservation, processing, review, analysis, and production. The position is located in New York, Los Angeles, Washington DC, Boston, Dallas, or Chicago. AlixPartners uses a hybrid work model combining work in person at client sites or AlixPartners offices with remote work. Travel is part of the position, with frequency varying by client, team, and individual circumstances. Paid relocation is not available. The consultant establishes and implements e-discovery lifecycle protocols and best practices, manages case-critical data across the eDiscovery process, uses industry-standard tools to develop client solutions, and supports clients through technical guidance, project management, quality control, and communication. The role also involves training professional staff and working with legal and forensic accounting teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, management information systems, or a related technical field.
At least 2 years of professional eDiscovery experience.
Experience working on litigation cases alongside forensic accounting and legal teams.
Ability to engage technically and communicate with non-technical clients or audiences.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with high-achieving colleagues and high client expectations.
Strong project management skills, including balancing multiple tasks, prioritizing independently, and meeting deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Willingness to work outside normal business hours when project or client needs arise.
Ability to work full time in office and remote environments.
Physical ability 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 levels of an organization.

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.

Responsibilities

Establish and implement protocols for the e-discovery lifecycle, including internal standards and best practices for preservation and collection of 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, including document retention and chain-of-custody procedures.
Create and manage large data sets.
Use a problem-solving approach to address unexpected technical and operational challenges.
Ensure clients’ electronic files are accessible for potential litigation.
Communicate with clients and colleagues orally and in writing, including drafting reports and client presentations.
Perform quality control reviews of work product.
Train other professional staff.