Senior Associate, Data & Technology, eDiscovery

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 Join Our Expert eDiscovery Team at Bright Labs, an Ankura Company

Practice Overview:

Bright 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.

The role is located in Chicago, New York, or San Francisco. There will be remote opportunity within these three locations.

Role Overview:

We are seeking an eDiscovery Senior Associate to join our dynamic team. This role involves applying expertise in forensics, processing, production of Electronically Stored Information (ESI), predictive analytics, machine learning, eDiscovery project management, and technology consulting. Our goal is to enhance case strategies, reduce discovery costs, and optimize litigation profiles by effectively collecting, managing, and analyzing vast amounts of structured and unstructured data.

Responsibilities:  

• Coordinating with client contacts to provide project deliverables, progress, timelines and advise on strategy, workflow, and best practices 

• Designing and implementing intelligent workflow solutions to quickly identify the key facts, details, and merits of the case, and effectively reduce data volumes 

• Analyzing and interpreting client requirements and applying them to complex unstructured datasets 

• Providing project support to team leads and clients 

• Responding to client requests and setting clear expectations to internal and external stakeholders 

• Conducting quality control checks to ensure accuracy of tasks/deliverables related to searches, review workflow, productions, processing and exports 

• Working with team leads to learn and take ownership of project tasks 

• Performing the day-to-day client engagement activities, including interaction with client personnel, internal Bright Labs team members, and other stakeholders involved in the engagement 

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to work on some of the largest and most recognized global eDiscovery cases.

• A collaborative environment where creativity and insight are valued.

• Exposure to cutting-edge technology and methodologies in the field of digital forensics and eDiscovery.

• A supportive team that fosters professional growth and development.
   

Qualifications:

• BA/BS in MIS, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Law, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Information Technology, or similar degree.

• 2+ years of experience in a consulting environment overseeing electronic discovery. 

• Experience with eDiscovery Review/Processing Platforms: Relativity, Reveal, Brainspace, Disco, Everlaw, CasePoint, Nuix, Law, Eclipse, or comparable.  

• Interest in applying detail-oriented project management skills and cutting edge solutions involving analytics and machine learning to novel data.

• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to challenges.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with clients and team members.

• Flexibility to travel as required.  

Join us at Bright Labs, an Ankura Company, and contribute to shaping the future of eDiscovery. Apply now to become part of our expert team!

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