Director, Forensic Technology Services (eDiscovery Consulting)

Description

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands‑on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

What will you be doing?

Serving as a practice leader and primary client contact, you will work closely with our clients to provide eDiscovery support leveraging a broad range of technologies and industry‑leading best practices to uncover and manage data‑based evidence and intelligence across a variety of contentious legal and regulatory situations. In this role, you will be directly responsible for the engagement quality and success.

You will assist our clients in confronting and resolving legal matters by providing eDiscovery litigation support on a variety of projects including domestic and cross‑border disputes, internal and public investigations, and a variety of other matter types. By establishing consultative relationships with our clients, you will guide them toward best practices in meeting their eDiscovery support needs.

• Serve as the primary point of client contact in the execution of projects involving the identification, collection, processing, review, and production of electronically stored data (ESI) relevant to litigation or investigations.
• Collaborate with clients to implement efficient workflows, proactively identify and mitigate risk, apply quality control best practices, address technical challenges to make ESI preserved for a matter discoverable, viewable and useful.
• Lead a broad team of junior professionals responsible for supporting each phase of delivery.
• Accurately and proactively communicate with clients and team members about upcoming commitments and deadlines, project status updates, and delivery issues or challenges.
• Maintain consistent communication and coordination with clients and team members to ensure timely and cost‑efficient delivery of all required support tasks, along with the successful completion of established project objectives.
• Responsible for end‑to‑end project management, including project planning, resourcing, organizing, and management of staff, on all active engagements to which you are assigned.
• Lead external and internal meetings to review work results.
• Ensure eDiscovery best practices are followed to ensure the accuracy and reliability of analysis by performing quality control checks.
• Show proven expertise in leading eDiscovery tools, including Relativity and Brainspace.
• Prepare and update thorough documentation of progress and milestones, including summaries of team’s delivery efforts, tracking, and reporting.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and streamlining.

Who will you be working with?

At A&M, you will have the opportunity to work with a close‑knit and diverse team of supportive and motivated professionals who enjoy sharing their knowledge and depth of industry experience with others. The Forensic Technology Services team at A&M is comprised of senior eDiscovery, digital forensics, data analytics, cybersecurity and privacy experts, and includes experienced lawyers, technologists, and investigators from various backgrounds and industries. We offer an inclusive development environment in which everyone can learn and grow. Our culture is defined by openness and entrepreneurial thinking, with a foundation of mutual respect and high work standards. Through advancement opportunities and a motivating performance‑based reward structure, we strive to eliminate bureaucracy in favor of recognizing effort and results.

How will you grow and be supported?

As a Director, you will have the opportunity to take your career to the next level by gaining invaluable experience across different industries, sectors, and companies on a variety of interesting and high‑profile projects, from employee investigations to large corporate litigations. Leveraging your technical background and experience, organizational skills, and relationship skills, you will have the opportunity to apply these skills in complex, challenging situations working directly with clients. You will be working closely with a team of highly experienced professionals who will provide you with direct feedback and development opportunities.

We offer competitive benefits and opportunities to support your personal and professional development. Click here for more information regarding A&M’s benefits programs. A&M recognizes that our people drive our growth, and you will be provided with the best available training and development resources through formalized and on‑the‑job training, as well as networking opportunities.

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Your journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top‑notch training and on‑the‑job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.

We prioritize your well‑being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high‑performing and passionate professionals.

A&M does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined from time to time as well as a 401(k) retirement plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive a discretionary contribution to their 401(k) from Alvarez & MARSAL. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy‑two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type.

The salary range is $130,000 - $175,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on several factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.

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