Managing Director, eDiscovery

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Practice Overview:

Bright Labs proudly a part of Ankura is at the forefront of the eDiscovery industry having contributed to some of the most significant and globally recognized eDiscovery investigations and litigations. Our eDiscovery team is renowned for its deep expertise and innovative approach leveraging data technology and analytical thought to address complex client issues. We pride ourselves on a unique combination of technical skills subject-matter expertise and litigation technology experience enabling us to deliver comprehensive creative and insightful solutions that guide our clients through the intricacies of eDiscovery challenges.

The role is primarily located in Southern California but it is open to candidates in the Pacific Time Zone outside of Southern California. There will be opportunities for remote work.

Role Overview:

Ankura provides Managing Directors with the opportunity to work collaboratively on diverse teams with skilled intelligent driven and successful individuals; the team collaborates with eDiscovery cybersecurity data analytics and investigatory experts to assess and respond to both the quantitative and qualitative aspects of problems. Ankura is focused on hiring Managing Directors who will serve as the foundation of a growing firm dedicated to its people culture and delivering high-quality service to clients. As a Managing Director you will be a key contributor to helping grow the discovery team from both a revenue and solutions perspective. You will work closely with the Senior Managing Directors to help execute the strategic vision for the practice. The Managing Director will manage teams of Discovery projects and revenue generation. The MD will work closely with project teams to become familiar with clients big-picture objectives and challenges and execute on critical project deliverables to ensure these objectives are met on time and with the highest quality.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as clients point of contact and Ankuras day-to-day leader in the management and execution of projects and workstreams involving the identification collection processing review and production of electronic data relevant to litigation or regulatory investigations. Specific functional Discovery tasks include

Collections/Pre-Processing:

• 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 project-specific complexities of an engagement.

• Coordinate forensic collections with client and Ankuras forensics team and quality review collections documentation supplied by the forensics team.

• Create and recommend a pre-processing strategy to the client.

• Coordinate forensic pre-processing work (deNIST file filters etc.) with Ankuras forensics team including documenting pre-processing 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 Ankuras 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 add-on features as necessary.

• Advise clients regarding the efficient use of concept clustering near-duplicate identification e-mail 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 Ankuras processing team.

Production:

• Assist with written collateral to support the 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 Ankuras team.

• Manage project close-out process including data return and database archival ensuring that clients understand the implications of on-going 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 cross-sell 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 cutting-edge technology and methodologies in the field of digital forensics and eDiscovery.

• A supportive team that fosters professional growth and development.
  

Qualifications:

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

• 10years of prior experience overseeing computer forensics and electronic discovery preferably in a consulting environment

• Team player who is comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with minimal supervision

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

• Ability to manage time and tasks around intense deadlines for clients who work in a time-sensitive 24x7 industry

• Ability to travel often with little notice

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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