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Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a leading independent global professional services firm, specializing in providing turnaround management, performance improvement and corporate advisory services. With more than 7,000 professionals based in locations across North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America, our firm excels in problem solving and value creation. Drawing on a strong operational heritage and hands-on-approach, our professionals work closely with organizations and stakeholders to help tackle complex business issues and maximize value. What will you be doing ?
You will work closely with our clients and internal teams to provide support and enable them to leverage eDiscovery technologies to uncover and manage data-based evidence and intelligence in contentious legal and regulatory situations.
You will assist our clients and internal teams in resolving legal matters by providing eDiscovery litigation support relating to complex issues on a variety of projects involving disputes, white-collar crime investigations, forensic accounting/consulting, and post-acquisition disputes. By establishing consultative relationships with our stakeholders, you will guide them toward best practices in eDiscovery.
- Collaborate with the team to implement efficient workflows, proactively identify and mitigate risk, apply quality control, address technical challenges to make data discoverable, viewable and useful.
- Accurately and proactively communicates with team members regarding upcoming commitments and deadlines, project status updates, and issues or challenges.
- Maintain consistent communication and coordination with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks, establish project goals, review associated costs, etc.
- Ensure eDiscovery best practices are followed to ensure the accuracy and reliability of analysis by performing quality control checks.
- Responsible for daily electronic data discovery collection efforts including digital forensic data collections.
- Utilize Relativity and similar eDiscovery tools to collaborate and review workflows with team.
- Produce consistent and thorough documentation.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and streamlining.
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 team at A&M is made up of senior eDiscovery, forensic technologists, data analytics, cybersecurity and privacy experts, lawyers, and investigators from various backgrounds who bring and share their extensive expertise in conducting investigations, delivering expert witness reports, and providing forensic technology services. We have 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 an eDiscovery Associate/Senior Associate, 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 critical projects, from employee investigations to large corporate litigations. Utilizing your technical background, organizational skills, and relationship skills, you will have the opportunity to apply your analysis skills in complex, ambiguous situations working directly with clients. You will be working closely as a team with experienced professionals who will provide you with developmental feedback and growth opportunities.
We offer competitive benefits and opportunities to support your personal and professional development. Click to learn about our commitment to your well-being. 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 Learn more about why A&M is a wonderful place to work.
Core Qualifications:
- 2-4 years of relevant professional experience.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills combined with the ability to synthesize information from disparate sources and draw coherent, well-evidenced conclusions.
- Excellent organizational skills, managing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, while meeting deadlines.
- Understanding of standard eDiscovery methodology and best practices.
- Technical understanding of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM).
- Experience with basic Relativity administrative functions.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Fast learner, eager to learn new technologies in a fast-paced, challenging, and uncertain environment.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field(Digital Forensics, Cybersecurity or Computer Science is preferred).
- Flexibility to travel approximately 10-20% of the time.
- Experience with data processing, document review, and production tools including Relativity, Reveal, Brainspace, ReadySuite, and Nuix Discover/Workstation/Investigate.
- Training and/certifications from industry organizations or vendors (i.e., Relativity, Reveal, Nuix), and/or other relevant professional certifications.
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