Associate, eDiscovery, Data Processing

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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:

As an Associate the incumbent is primarily responsible for producing quality e-discovery deliverables as defined in the project specifications and directed by the Project Manager. The Associate will perform all processing tasks through the entire e-discovery lifecycle to ensure client satisfaction and accurate deliverables that meet or exceed the requirements.  The individual requires minimal supervision and focuses on detail e-Discovery Data processing activities, typically taking direction from either the Senior Associate or team Supervisor.

This position is based in the Pacific Time Zone. The ideal locations for this role are San Francisco, CA or Irvine, CA. However, we will consider additional (PST) locations.

Responsibilities:

• Produce quality deliverables as defined in the project specifications on Project Intake form

• Communicate detailed job specifications with project leads and supervisor

• Prioritize workload assignments and resolve any conflicts that may arise

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while handling multiple tasks through completion

• Basic knowledge of SQL to initiate pre-written scripts

• Quality Control and finalize all deliverables to clients

• Perform indexing, searching, and marking of responsive data within processing system and/or hosted Relativity platform

• Responsible for following standard operating procedures and training materials

• Document issues and risks and report any inefficiencies or suggestions for improved process automation to production supervisor

• Report and follow-up on defects in a timely manner

• Continually self develop in technical, business, and analytic areas

• Deliver a quality product on time, within budget that meet or exceed the client requirements and expectations

• Meet periodic objectives and project milestones

• Foster a team work environment

• Improve cross-application/work center knowledge
   

Requirements:  

• B.S. or a B.A. degree in technology related curriculum or commensurate technical work experience

• A minimum of 1+ years of experience preferably in a technical field

• Understanding of the e-Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) and lifecycle a plus

• Experience using e-Discovery processing tools such as Relativity, RelativityOne is preferred. Applications such as Reveal Discovery Manager / Mindseye Discovery Manager, LexisNexis Law PreDiscovery, IPro, Nuix, and related tools is a plus.

• Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in California, Colorado, or New York, Ankura is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to the said markets and considers a broad range of factors including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.  The range does not include additional benefits outside of salary. At Ankura, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each role. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range is between $50,000-$120,000; this range is not a promise of a particular wage.

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