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 New York City, Washington D.C., Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas, Vancouver, or Toronto. It will be a hybrid schedule within one of these locations.

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:
- Collect data and 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 unique environments and project‑specific complexities.
- Coordinate forensic collections with client and Bright Labs’ forensics team; 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, obtain status reports, and analyze exception reports to develop recommendations for handling each type of exception.
- Communicate plan to client and review search hit reports prior to sending to client.

- Review:

- Assist clients with selection of appropriate technology and development of efficient work streams, batching strategy,



and technology configuration for tiered review and witness review.
- Conduct customized Relativity training sessions for clients, emphasizing appropriate add‑on features.
- Advise clients on use of concept clustering, near duplicate identification, email threading, and assisted review (predictive coding) within Relativity.
- Design customized reports, troubleshoot Relativity issues, and coordinate custom development work as necessary.
- Coordinate data loads to the review tool with the Bright Labs’ processing team.

- Production:

- Assist with written collateral to support production process, such as motions, orders, or proposals regarding the form of production.
- Provide proactive guidance on format, strategy, and timelines for production of electronic data.
- Work with client to develop production identification strategy.

- Managerial Tasks:

- Assist in management of finances of each engagement; develop, document, and track project budgets, adjust budgets as appropriate, and communicate changes internally and to the client.
- Manage project close‑out process including data return and database archival, ensuring understanding of ongoing data retention relative to company policies.
- Provide clients and senior leaders with periodic status updates, reports, and documentation to support processes executed throughout the project lifecycle.
- Mentor, lead, and delegate tasks to junior colleagues to support training and development.
- Assist in recruiting process by screening resumes and interviewing candidates.
- Supervise personnel including associates, senior associates, client personnel, clerical support, and others.

- Business Development:

- Assist business development team throughout sales process by building relationships with current and potential future clients, demonstrating firm technology, and providing supporting documentation, proposals and cost estimates.
- Demonstrate business development acumen via networking to convert relationships to sales leads and new revenue.




- Increase revenue on current engagements by identifying cross‑sell opportunities with Data Analytics and Digital Solutions & Development teams.

What We Offer

- The chance 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 a similar degree.
- 4+ years of prior experience as a consultant overseeing computer forensics and electronic discovery.
- Advanced decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.
- Team player comfortable working in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment with minimal supervision.
- Ability to interact confidently with senior management, lawyers, and partners.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work extended hours as needed (evenings and weekends).
- Must be currently authorized to work in the United States without need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Compensation

For positions located in California, Colorado, or New York, Ankura is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The estimated base pay range is between $85,000 to $165,000. This range is not a promise of a particular wage and may vary based on skills, experience, licensure, and other business factors.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ankura is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, submit an online application, or participate in an interview/assessment, please email [email protected] or call toll‑free +1.312‑583‑2122. This service is exclusively for disabled job seekers; other messages will not receive a response.

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