eDiscovery | VP, PM

AlixPartners•Washington, DC

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 resolve litigation and investigations by developing and implementing efficient, defensible strategies for collecting and analyzing data. The work spans the eDiscovery lifecycle, including preservation, collection, processing, review, and production, as well as forensic and analytics support. The position is based in New York, Los Angeles, Washington DC, Boston, Dallas, or Chicago, follows a hybrid work model that combines in-person work at client sites or AlixPartners offices with remote work, and includes travel whose frequency may vary. 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 confidence in client-facing settings.
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 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, 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

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 the following: 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 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 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 reports and client presentations.
Perform quality control reviews of work product.