eDiscovery | VP, PM
About The Position
The eDiscovery Vice President is a project management role supporting AlixPartners’ eDiscovery practice. The team helps clients resolve litigation and investigations by developing efficient, defensible plans for data collection and analysis. Its capabilities include data collection and preservation, forensics, processing, early case assessment, hosted and managed review, custom data analytics, technology-assisted review, production and project management support, and expert analysis and testimony. The role is located in New York, Los Angeles, Washington DC, Boston, Dallas, or Chicago. AlixPartners uses a hybrid work model combining in-person work at a client site or AlixPartners office with remote work. Travel is part of the position, with frequency varying by client, team, and individual circumstances. Paid relocation is not available.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, management information systems, or a related field.
- Ability to engage technically while demonstrating commercial acumen and client-facing confidence.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with high achievers and high client expectations.
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to balance multiple tasks, prioritize independently, and meet deadlines.
- 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 an office and remote environment.
- Physical ability to sit or stand at a computer and work in front of a 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
- At least 4 years of professional or consulting experience in eDiscovery.
- Experience and proficiency with Relativity; experience with other document review platforms such as Everlaw, Reveal, or DISCO is also beneficial.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Establish and implement e-discovery life-cycle protocols, including internal standards and best practices for preservation and collection of electronic evidence.
- Find, compile, organize, categorize, and verify case-critical data throughout preservation, collection, processing, review, and production.
- Master industry-standard software tools and develop custom solutions to meet 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 client reports and presentations.
- Perform quality-control reviews of work product.
Benefits
- Health, vision, dental, and disability benefits
- 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Identity theft protection
- Mental wellness support
- Generous paid leave policy
- Potential eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
