Alvarez & Marsal
Director, Forensic Technology Services (eDiscovery Consulting)
Alvarez & Marsal, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Director, Forensic Technology Services (eDiscovery Consulting)
Join Alvarez & Marsal, a global consulting firm with over 10,000 professionals in more than 40 countries. We take a hands‑on approach to solving our clients’ problems and helping them reach their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape the 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.
Description 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 work with a close‑knit and diverse team of supportive and motivated professionals who enjoy sharing their knowledge and depth of industry experience. The Forensic Technology Services team 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.
How will you grow and be supported? As a Director you will gain invaluable experience across different industries, sectors, and companies on a variety of high‑profile projects, from employee investigations to large corporate litigations. Your technical background, organizational skills, and relationship skills will be applied in complex, challenging situations working directly with clients. You will work closely with a team of highly experienced professionals who will provide direct feedback and development opportunities. We offer competitive benefits and opportunities to support your personal and professional development.
Core Qualifications
A bachelor's degree from an accredited university is required, with a preference for computer science, information management, data science, or related fields.
At least 10 years of relevant professional experience.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills combined with the ability to synthesize information from several sources and draw coherent, well‑evidenced conclusions.
Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, while meeting established deadlines and delivery objectives.
Exceptional client service and follow‑up skills, including interpersonal and relationship building skills.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Fast learner, eager to learn new technologies in a fast‑paced, challenging, and uncertain environment.
Preferred Attributes
Expertise in the use of industry‑standard review and production tools including Relativity, Reveal, Nuix, Brainspace, etc. (candidate’s maintenance of relevant software/industry certifications preferred but not required.)
Extensive experience with standard eDiscovery methodology and best practices, with at least 7 years of experience in client service delivery.
Sound technical understanding of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM).
Experience using Relativity Server and Relativity One as an advanced user and database administrator.
Experience with document review management is beneficial but not required.
J.D. preferred but not required.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer It is Alvarez & Marsal’s practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws. Employees and applicants can find A&M policy statements and additional information by region here.
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Description 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 work with a close‑knit and diverse team of supportive and motivated professionals who enjoy sharing their knowledge and depth of industry experience. The Forensic Technology Services team 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.
How will you grow and be supported? As a Director you will gain invaluable experience across different industries, sectors, and companies on a variety of high‑profile projects, from employee investigations to large corporate litigations. Your technical background, organizational skills, and relationship skills will be applied in complex, challenging situations working directly with clients. You will work closely with a team of highly experienced professionals who will provide direct feedback and development opportunities. We offer competitive benefits and opportunities to support your personal and professional development.
Core Qualifications
A bachelor's degree from an accredited university is required, with a preference for computer science, information management, data science, or related fields.
At least 10 years of relevant professional experience.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills combined with the ability to synthesize information from several sources and draw coherent, well‑evidenced conclusions.
Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, while meeting established deadlines and delivery objectives.
Exceptional client service and follow‑up skills, including interpersonal and relationship building skills.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Fast learner, eager to learn new technologies in a fast‑paced, challenging, and uncertain environment.
Preferred Attributes
Expertise in the use of industry‑standard review and production tools including Relativity, Reveal, Nuix, Brainspace, etc. (candidate’s maintenance of relevant software/industry certifications preferred but not required.)
Extensive experience with standard eDiscovery methodology and best practices, with at least 7 years of experience in client service delivery.
Sound technical understanding of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM).
Experience using Relativity Server and Relativity One as an advanced user and database administrator.
Experience with document review management is beneficial but not required.
J.D. preferred but not required.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer It is Alvarez & Marsal’s practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws. Employees and applicants can find A&M policy statements and additional information by region here.
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