eDiscovery | VP, PM

AlixPartners•Chicago, IL

4d•$100,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The eDiscovery Vice President is a project management role supporting AlixPartners’ eDiscovery practice. The role helps clients address litigation and investigations by applying technology and practical strategies to data collection and analysis. The practice’s capabilities include data collection and preservation, forensics, processing, early case assessment, hosted and managed review, custom data analytics, technology-assisted review, production, project management, expert analysis, and testimony. 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 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 field.
Experience working on litigation cases alongside forensic accounting and legal teams.
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 balancing multiple tasks, prioritizing work 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 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

A minimum of 4 years of professional or consulting experience in eDiscovery is preferred.
Experience and proficiency with Relativity is preferred; experience with other document review platforms, such as Everlaw, Reveal, or DISCO, is 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.

Responsibilities

Establish and implement eDiscovery lifecycle protocols, 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 lifecycle: 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 client reports and presentations.
Perform quality control reviews of work product.