Senior Consultant, Ediscovery

The Company 

Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets.

The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

The Team and Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Consultant to join our eDiscovery team within our Digital Investigation & Discovery group. This is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial, highly driven person with a well-rounded skill set to join the eDiscovery team, whose responsibilities extend beyond those of a traditional Senior Consultant. The ideal person for this role will not only have a strong grasp of eDiscovery methodologies, tools, and technologies but also be flexible and a strategic thinker able to take on a variety of tasks.

In this role, the Senior Consultant will be an integral part of our innovative eDiscovery initiatives, working closely with the Digital Investigation & Discovery group. The selected candidate will play a pivotal role in driving the success of high-profile projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams. From leading eDiscovery projects to providing expert advice on best practices, the Senior Consultant will be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and legal strategies.

The eDiscovery team is known for its dynamic and collaborative environment, where creativity and strategic thinking are highly valued. The Senior Consultant will have the opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of advanced eDiscovery strategies, making a meaningful impact on the outcomes of legal matters.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement day-to-day workflows to solve complex data-related challenges, aligning with senior-level objectives, and ensuring the success of eDiscovery projects.
• Execute day-to-day tasks involving the identification, organization, collection, processing, review, and production of electronic data, actively contributing to the overall project success.
• Prepare day-to-day summaries, data visualizations, written analyses, and other presentations to support senior leadership decision-making in the eDiscovery Senior Consultant role.
• Manage time and tasks efficiently on a day-to-day basis, meeting client deadlines and supporting the broader goals of eDiscovery projects.
• Participate actively in day-to-day internal and external meetings, providing valuable insights as a Senior Consultant in the eDiscovery field.
• Generate consistent and thorough day-to-day documentation, ensuring compliance with industry standards and supporting project processes.
• Engage in day-to-day communication with clients, leveraging strong interpersonal skills to ensure timely completion of tasks, establish project goals, and review associated costs.
• Lead day-to-day efforts to ensure high-quality client work product across project teams, demonstrating expertise and guidance in the eDiscovery field.
• Manage the day-to-day processing of collected data, including data culling, filtering, and reduction techniques, providing expertise in Nuix and Relativity.
• Support the day-to-day document review lifecycle, utilizing various technologies to identify responsive documents and offering Relativity consulting services.
• Advise clients on day-to-day leading practices for legal holds, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
• Oversee the day-to-day preparation and production of information for legal proceedings, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
• Implement day-to-day quality control measures throughout the eDiscovery process to validate data accuracy and defensibility.
• Stay up-to-date with day-to-day eDiscovery software, tools, and emerging technologies to optimize workflows and enhance efficiency as a key responsibility of an eDiscovery Senior Consultant.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. or B.A. degree from a four-year accredited college or university in law, data analytics, information technology, economics, forensics, and/or additional related fields
• 3+ years of experience in eDiscovery consulting
• Strong knowledge of eDiscovery tools, document review platforms, and litigation support technologies.
• Familiarity with legal and regulatory frameworks related to electronic discovery.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to lead team-oriented projects and tasks within a fast-paced environment
• Advanced decision-making and problem-solving skills under pressure, as well as a strong attention to detail
• Strong work ethic, eagerness for continued development, and motivation to succeed
• Ability to interact confidently with senior team members and clients
• Ability to learn and demonstrate new technologies and workflows
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

 Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with eDiscovery tools including – but not limited to – Relativity, Disco, Nuix, Brainspace, Reveal, IPro, Concordance, etc.
• Experience with database programming languages and/or forensic tools a plus, including – but not limited to – SQL, Oracle, Python, Visual Basic, Cellebrite, Encase, FTK, etc.
• Experience supporting senior executives in eDiscovery matters.
• Familiarity with data privacy and protection regulations.
• Demonstrated success in managing large-scale eDiscovery projects.

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

• Must be willing to travel locally and overnight, as needed (20-25%)

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
• Flexible Time Off policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Commuter Benefit

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $85k - $100k. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Please explore what we’re all about at www.jsheld.com.

EEO and Job Accommodations

We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request for a reasonable accommodation, please email jobs@jsheld.comand include “Applicant Accommodation” within the subject line with your request and contact information.

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