Ankura · 13 hours ago
Managing Director, eDiscovery
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expAnkura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth, and they are seeking a Managing Director for their eDiscovery practice. The role involves leading client projects, managing teams, and driving revenue growth while providing innovative solutions to complex eDiscovery challenges.
AdviceConsultingManagement ConsultingService Industry
No H1B
Responsibilities
Serve as client's point of contact and Ankura’s 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. Specific functional Discovery tasks include
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 Ankura’s forensics team and quality review collections documentation supplied by the forensics team
Create and recommend a pre-processing strategy to the client
Coordinate forensic pre-processing work (deNIST, file filters, etc.) with Ankura’s forensics team, including documenting pre-processing workflow
Advise client on data reduction strategies including deNISTing, file extension filtering, date culling, and search term filtering
Coordinate (provide instruction, obtain status reports, etc.) processing work with Ankura’s 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
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 1st, 2nd, 3rd tier review; as well as witness review, exhibit designation, and trial preparation
Conduct customized Relativity training sessions for clients, emphasizing appropriate add-on features as necessary
Advise clients regarding the efficient use of concept clustering, near-duplicate identification, e-mail threading, and assisted review (predictive coding) within the Relativity tool
Design customized reports for clients
Troubleshoot Relativity issues with kCura and coordinate custom Relativity development work, as necessary
Coordinate data loads to the review tool with Ankura’s processing team
Assist with written collateral to support the production process, such as motions, orders, or proposals to courts and opposing counsel regarding the form of production
Provide proactive guidance regarding format, strategy, and timelines for production of electronic data
Work with client to develop production identification strategy
Assist in the management of finances of each engagement including developing, documenting, and tracking project budgets, adjusting budgets as appropriate, communicating changes in budgets internally and to the client, and managing the revenue forecasting and invoicing process
Review and discuss expectations, anticipated scope of work, and project timeline with client and Ankura’s team
Manage project close-out process including data return and database archival, ensuring that clients understand the implications of on-going data retention relative to their company’s policies
Provide clients and Managing Directors and Senior Managing Directors with periodic status updates, reports, etc. throughout the engagement
Generate consistent and thorough documentation to support processes executed throughout the project lifecycle. Specific tasks may include writing up interview notes and drafting emails, memorandum or reports that demonstrate specific processes followed
Mentor, lead, and delegate tasks to junior grade colleagues to support their training and professional development with the goal of creating an exciting leveraged, team environment that offers challenging opportunities and support to all employees and is poised for continued expansion and success
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 by building relationships with current and potential future clients, demonstrating firm technology to potential clients, and providing supporting documentation, including proposals and cost estimates, regarding our offerings
Demonstrate business development acumen via networking and other business development activities, showcasing the ability to convert networking relationships to sales leads and ultimately, new revenue
Increase revenue on current engagements by identifying opportunities to cross-sell services offered by Data Analytics and Digital Solutions & Development teams
Qualification
Required
BA/BS in MIS, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Law, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Information Technology, or similar degree
10+ years of prior experience overseeing computer forensics and electronic discovery preferably in a consulting environment
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
Ability to manage time and tasks around intense deadlines for clients who work in a time-sensitive 24x7 industry
Ability to travel, often with little notice
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future
Benefits
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.
Company
Ankura
Ankura Consulting Group is a business advisory and expert services firm.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$810MKey Investors
Madison Dearborn Partners
2021-11-18Private Equity
2021-03-22Debt Financing· $710M
2016-03-03Private Equity· $100M
Leadership Team
Kevin Lavin
Chief Executive Officer
Angela L. Cinefro
President
Recent News
2025-11-03
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