Director, eDiscovery in Ottawa

Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.

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.

Role Overview:

We are seeking an eDiscovery Director to join our dynamic team. This role will serve as the client's point of contact and Bright Labs' day-to-day leader in the management and execution of projects and workstreams involving the identification, collection, processing, review, and production of electronic data relevant to litigation or regulatory investigations.

Responsibilities:

• Functional Discovery Tasks:
• Collections/Pre-Processing
• Assist clients with finding, documenting, and preventing deletion of data potentially relevant to litigation, regulatory matters, or critical business operations.
• Develop solutions and strategies to collect data with special considerations for the unique environment and project-specific complexities of an engagement.
• Coordinate forensic collections with client and Bright Labs' forensics team and quality review collections documentation supplied by the forensics team.
• Create and recommend pre-processing strategy to client.
• Coordinate forensic pre-processing work (deNIST, file filters, etc.) with Bright Labs' forensics team, including documenting pre-processing workflow.
• Processing:
• Advise client on data reduction strategies including deNISTing, file extension filtering, date culling, and search term filtering.
• Coordinate processing work with Bright Labs' processing team.
• Analyze exception reports, develop recommendations for handling each type of exception, and communicate plan to client.
• Quality review search hit reports prior to sending to client.
• Review:
• Assist clients with the selection of the appropriate technology to meet specific project objectives.
• Assist with development of efficient work streams, batching strategy, and technology configuration for review.
• Conduct customized Relativity training sessions for clients.
• Advise clients regarding the efficient use of concept clustering, near duplicate identification, e-mail threading, and assisted review within the Relativity tool.
• Design customized reports for clients.
• Troubleshoot Relativity issues and coordinate custom Relativity development work.
• Coordinate data loads to the review tool with the Bright Labs' processing team.
• Production:
• Assist with written collateral to support production process.
• Provide proactive guidance regarding format, strategy, and timelines for production of electronic data.
• Work with client to develop production identification strategy.
• Managerial Tasks:
• Assist in the management of finances of each engagement including developing, documenting, and tracking project budgets.
• Review and discuss expectations, anticipated scope of work, and project timeline with client and Bright Labs' team.
• Manage project close-out process including data return and database archival.
• Provide clients and Managing Directors with periodic status updates, reports, etc. throughout the engagement.
• Generate consistent and thorough documentation to support processes executed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Mentor, lead, and delegate tasks to junior grade colleagues.
• Assist in the recruiting process by screening resumes and interviewing candidates.
• Supervise personnel including Associates, Senior Associates, client personnel, clerical support, and others as appropriate.
• Assist the business development team throughout the sales process.
• Demonstrate business development acumen via networking and other business development activities.
• Increase revenue on current engagements by identifying opportunities to cross-sell services.

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.

Requirements:

• BA/BS in MIS, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Law, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Information Technology, or similar degree.
• Extensive hands-on Relativity experience; RCA or Relativity certifications preferred.
• 4 years of prior experience as a consultant overseeing computer forensics and electronic discovery.
• Advanced decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Team player who is comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to interact confidently with senior management and lawyers/partners.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work extended hours as needed.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.