Director, eDiscovery

divh2Ediscovery Director/h2pAnkura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth./ppBright 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./ppThe role is located in New York City, Washington D.C, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas, Vancouver or Toronto. It will be a hybrid schedule within one of these locations./ppWe are seeking an eDiscovery Director to join our dynamic team. This role will serve as the clients point of contact and Bright Labs 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./ph3Responsibilities:/h3pFunctional Discovery Tasks:/pulliCollections/Pre-Processing/liliAssist clients with finding, documenting, and preventing deletion of data potentially relevant to litigation, regulatory matters, or critical business operations/liliDevelop solutions and strategies to collect data with special considerations for the unique environment and project-specific complexities of an engagement/liliCoordinate forensic collections with client and Bright Labs forensics team and quality review collections documentation supplied by the forensics team/liliCreate and recommend pre-processing strategy to client/liliCoordinate forensic pre-processing work (deNIST, file filters, etc.) with Bright Labs forensics team, including documenting pre-processing workflow/li/ulpProcessing:/pulliAdvise client on data reduction strategies including deNISTing, file extension filtering, date culling, and search term filtering/liliCoordinate (provide instruction, obtain status reports, etc.) processing work with Bright Labs processing team/liliAnalyze exception reports, develop recommendations for handling each type of exception, and communicate plan to client/liliQuality review search hit reports prior to sending to client/li/ulpReview:/pulliAssist clients with the selection of the appropriate technology to meet specific project objectives./liliAssist 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./liliConduct customized Relativity training sessions for clients, emphasizing appropriate add-on features as necessary./liliAdvise clients regarding the efficient use of concept clustering, near duplicate identification, e-mail threading, and assisted review (predictive coding) within the Relativity tool./liliDesign customized reports for clients./liliTroubleshoot Relativity issues with kCura and coordinate custom Relativity development work, as necessary./liliCoordinate data loads to the review tool with the Bright Labs processing team./li/ulpProduction:/pulliAssist with written collateral to support production process, such as motions, orders, or proposals to courts and opposing counsel regarding the form of production./liliProvide proactive guidance regarding format, strategy, and timelines for production of electronic data./liliWork with client to develop production identification strategy./li/ulpManagerial Tasks:/pulliAssist 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./liliReview and discuss expectations, anticipated scope of work, and project timeline with client and Bright Labs team./liliManage 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./liliProvide clients and Managing Directors and Senior Managing Directors with periodic status updates, reports, etc. throughout the engagement./liliGenerate 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./liliMentor, 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./liliAssist in the recruiting process by screening resumes and interviewing candidates./liliSupervise personnel including Associates, Senior Associates, client personnel, clerical support, and others as appropriate./liliAssist 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./liliDemonstrate business development acumen via networking and other business development activities, showcasing the ability to convert networking relationships to sales leads and ultimately, new revenue./liliIncrease revenue on current engagements by identifying opportunities to cross-sell services offered by Data Analytics and Digital Solutions

Development teams./li/ulpWhat We Offer:/pulliThe opportunity to work on some of the largest and most recognized global eDiscovery cases./liliA collaborative environment where creativity and insight are valued./liliExposure to cutting-edge technology and methodologies in the field of digital forensics and eDiscovery./liliA supportive team that fosters professional growth and development./li/ulpRequirements:/pulliBA/BS in MIS, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Law, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Information Technology, or similar degree./lili4 years of prior experience as a consultant overseeing computer forensics and electronic discovery/liliAdvanced decision making and problem-solving skills/liliTeam player who is comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with minimal supervision/liliAbility to interact confidently with senior management and lawyers/partners/liliExcellent verbal and written communication skills/liliAbility to work extended hours as needed (evenings and weekends)/liliApplicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future./li/ulpAnkura is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability./p/div