eDiscovery | VP, PM

AlixPartners•Los Angeles, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The eDiscovery Vice President is a project management role supporting AlixPartners’ eDiscovery practice. The team helps clients resolve litigation and investigations through data collection, preservation, forensics, processing, early case assessment, hosted and managed review, custom data analytics, and technology-assisted review, as well as production and project management support and expert analysis. The role establishes and implements protocols for the e-discovery life cycle; finds, organizes, verifies, and manages case-critical data; uses industry-standard software to develop client-specific solutions; and works directly with clients on technical and operational needs. The position is based in New York, Los Angeles, Washington, DC, Boston, Dallas, or Chicago, with a hybrid 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.
Minimum of 4 years of professional or consulting experience in eDiscovery preferred.
Experience working on litigation cases alongside forensic accounting and legal teams.
Ability to engage technically while bringing commercial acumen and client-facing confidence.
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 unique projects or needs arise.
Ability to work full time in an office and remote environment and to sit or stand at a computer and work in front of a screen for significant portions of the workday.
Must become familiar with and promote and abide by the firm’s Core Values as defined by the AlixPartners’ Code of Conduct, and foster an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organization.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Relativity.
Experience with other document review platforms, such as Everlaw, Reveal, or DISCO.
Familiarity with one or more of the following: Brainspace, Microsoft SQL Server, Visual Basic, Microsoft .NET Framework, Microsoft Access, SQL, Microsoft Exchange, and Lotus Notes/Domino.

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.
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 in writing and orally, including drafting client reports and presentations.
Perform quality control review of work product.
Promote and abide by AlixPartners’ Core Values and Code of Conduct and foster an inclusive environment.