Director Data Technology eDiscovery

Functional Discovery Tasks:

• Collections/PreProcessing

• Assist clients with finding documenting and preventing deletion of data potentially relevant to litigation regulatory matters or critical business operations

• Develop solutions and strategies to collect data with special considerations for the unique environment and projectspecific complexities of an engagement

• Coordinate forensic collections with client and Bright Labs forensics team and quality review collections documentation supplied by the forensics team

• Create and recommend preprocessing strategy to client

• Coordinate forensic preprocessing work (deNIST file filters etc. with Bright Labs forensics team including documenting preprocessing workflow

Processing:

• Advise client on data reduction strategies including deNISTing file extension filtering date culling and search term filtering

• Coordinate (provide instruction obtain status reports etc. processing work with Bright Labs processing team

• Analyze exception reports develop recommendations for handling each type of exception and communicate plan to client

• Quality review search hit reports prior to sending to client

Review:

• Assist clients with the selection of the appropriate technology to meet specific project objectives.

• Assist with development of efficient work streams batching strategy and technology configuration for 1st 2nd 3rd tier review; as well as witness review exhibit designation and trial preparation.

• Conduct customized Relativity training sessions for clients emphasizing appropriate addon features as necessary.

• Advise clients regarding the efficient use of concept clustering near duplicate identification email threading and assisted review (predictive coding) within the Relativity tool.

• Design customized reports for clients.

• Troubleshoot Relativity issues with kCura and coordinate custom Relativity development work as necessary.

• Coordinate data loads to the review tool with the Bright Labs processing team.
  

Production:

• Assist with written collateral to support production process such as motions orders or proposals to courts and opposing counsel regarding the form of production.

• Provide proactive guidance regarding format strategy and timelines for production of electronic data.

• Work with client to develop production identification strategy.
  

Managerial Tasks:

• Assist in the management of finances of each engagement including developing documenting and tracking project budgets adjusting budgets as appropriate communicating changes in budgets internally and to the client and managing the revenue forecasting and invoicing process.

• Review and discuss expectations anticipated scope of work and project timeline with client and Bright Labs team.

• Manage project closeout process including data return and database archival ensuring that clients understand the implications of ongoing data retention relative to their companys policies.

• Provide clients and Managing Directors and Senior Managing Directors with periodic status updates reports etc. throughout the engagement.

• Generate consistent and thorough documentation to support processes executed throughout the project lifecycle. Specific tasks may include writing up interview notes and drafting emails memorandum or reports that demonstrate specific processes followed.

• Mentor lead and delegate tasks to junior grade colleagues to support their training and professional development with the goal of creating an exciting leveraged team environment that offers challenging opportunities and support to all employees and is poised for continued expansion and success.

• Assist in the recruiting process by screening resumes and interviewing candidates.

• Supervise personnel including Associates Senior Associates client personnel clerical support and others as appropriate.

• Assist the business development team throughout the sales process by building relationships with current and potential future clients demonstrating firm technology to potential clients and providing supporting documentation including proposals and cost estimates regarding our offerings.

• Demonstrate business development acumen via networking and other business development activities showcasing the ability to convert networking relationships to sales leads and ultimately new revenue.

• Increase revenue on current engagements by identifying opportunities to crosssell services offered by Data Analytics and Digital Solutions & Development teams.

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to work on some of the largest and most recognized global eDiscovery cases.

• A collaborative environment where creativity and insight are valued.

• Exposure to cuttingedge technology and methodologies in the field of digital forensics and eDiscovery.

• A supportive team that fosters professional growth and development.
  

Requirements:

• BA/BS in MIS Business Analytics Computer Science Law Engineering Finance Accounting Economics Information Technology or similar degree.

• 4 years of prior experience as a consultant overseeing computer forensics and electronic discovery

• Advanced decision making and problemsolving skills

• Team player who is comfortable working in a dynamic and fastpaced environment with minimal supervision

• Ability to interact confidently with senior management and lawyers/partners

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in California Colorado or New York Ankura is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to the said markets and considers a broad range of factors including but not limited to skill sets experience and training licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The range does not include additional benefits outside of salary. At Ankura it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each role. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range is between $85000 to $200000; this range is not a promise of a particular wage.

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