eDiscovery | VP, PM

At AlixPartners, we solve the most complex and critical challenges by moving quickly from analysis to action when it really matters; creating value that has a lasting impact on companies, their people, and the communities they serve. By understanding, respecting, and honoring the needs of our employees, clients, and communities, AlixPartners actively promotes an inclusive environment. We strongly believe in the value that diversity brings to our experiences and are committed to the perpetual enhancements of initiatives, policies, and practices. We hold ourselves accountable by providing the space for authenticity, growth, and equity for everyone. AlixPartners has embraced a hybrid work model to provide flexibility and support our employees’ work-life integration. Our hybrid model combines a mix of in-person (at client site or AlixPartners office) and remote working. Travel is part of this position, but the frequency may vary based on client, team, and individual circumstances. The eDiscovery Vice President is a Project Management role located in New York, Los Angeles, Washington DC, Boston, Dallas, or Chicago. Paid relocation is not available for this position What you’ll do Companies today are generating and storing vast amounts of data. To resolve litigation and investigations, they need the right technology and a sensible strategy from an analytics partner to execute an efficient, defensible, and comprehensive plan for data collection and analysis. They need to know what the data means to resolve what happened. Our teams of discovery and litigation analytics experts have extensive experience with data collection and preservation, forensics, processing, early case assessment, hosted and managed review, custom data analytics, and technology-assisted review. Our production and project management support capabilities, along with our expert analysis and testimony, produce sharp insights and credible results in urgent situations. You’ll be part of the team supporting our eDiscovery practice. Your work will involve a wide range of responsibilities, such as: • Establish and implement protocols for the e-discovery life cycle, which include internal standards and best practices for preservation and collection of electronic evidence • Find, compile, organize, categorize, and verify case-critical data quickly across the full life cycle of the eDiscovery process – preservation, collection, processing, review and production • Master a range of industry standard software tools to perform custom solutions to client requirements • Identify and address client needs, actively participate in client discussions and meetings • Advise clients on data collection on large scale litigation cases, including document retention and chain-of-custody procedures • Create and manage large data sets • Use a problem-solving approach to overcome unexpected technical and operational challenges • Ensure clients’ electronic files are easily accessible for potential litigation • Communicate with clients and colleagues in written and oral form including drafting reports and presentations to clients • Perform quality control review over work product What you’ll need • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, management information systems, or related • Minimum of 4 years of professional or consulting experience in eDiscovery preferred • Experience and proficiency with Relativity preferred; experience with other document review platforms, such as Everlaw, Reveal, or DISCO, is also beneficial. • Familiarity with one or more of the following is a plus: Brainspace, Microsoft SQL Server, Visual Basic, Microsoft .NET Framework, Microsoft Access, SQL, Microsoft Exchange, and Lotus Notes/Domino. • Experience working on litigation cases alongside forensic acco