eDiscovery | VP, PM

AlixPartners•Chicago, IL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The eDiscovery Vice President is a project management role supporting AlixPartners’ eDiscovery practice. The role helps clients resolve litigation and investigations by developing and implementing strategies for defensible data collection, preservation, processing, review, and production. The team works across eDiscovery services including forensics, early case assessment, hosted and managed review, custom data analytics, and technology-assisted review. The position is based in New York, Los Angeles, Washington DC, Boston, Dallas, or Chicago. AlixPartners uses a hybrid work model combining in-person work at client sites or AlixPartners offices with remote work. Travel is part of the role, with frequency varying according to client, team, and individual circumstances. Paid relocation is not available. The role offers a salary range of $100,000 to $150,000 per year, with potential eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, management information systems, or a related field.
A minimum of 4 years of professional or consulting experience in eDiscovery is preferred.
Strong project management skills, including balancing multiple tasks, prioritizing independently, and meeting deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Ability 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 computer screen for significant portions of the workday.
Ability to engage technically while demonstrating commercial acumen and confidence in client-facing situations.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with high-achieving colleagues and high client expectations.
Experience working on litigation cases alongside forensic accounting and legal teams.

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 eDiscovery life cycle, including internal standards and best practices for preservation and collection of electronic evidence.
Find, compile, organize, categorize, and verify case-critical data throughout the eDiscovery process, including 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 approaches 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 client reports and presentations.
Perform quality control reviews of work product.
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.