eDiscovery | CON, PM

AlixPartners; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision

Dental

Disability Insurance

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Identity theft protection

Mental wellness support

Paid leave

Job summary

AlixPartners is seeking an eDiscovery Consultant to support our growing practice. You will help design data collection strategies, implement protocols, and manage complex data sets for litigation and investigations.

Responsibilities include applying Relativity and other platforms, collaborating with legal teams, and delivering defensible analytics. This role expects strong communication, project management, and a commitment to our inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, MIS, or related technical field.
• 2+ years of professional eDiscovery experience.
• Relativity proficiency; familiarity with Everlaw/Reveal/DISCO is a plus.
• Knowledge of Brainspace, SQL Server, Visual Basic, .NET, Access, SQL, Exchange, or Lotus Notes/Domino.
• Experience collaborating with forensic accounting and legal teams.
• Strong technical and client-facing communication skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.
• Solid project management and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal English.
• Willingness to work outside normal business hours.
• Able to work in office and remote settings.
• Commitment to AlixPartners’ Code of Conduct and inclusivity.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement protocols for the e-discovery life cycle, including preservation and collection of electronic evidence.
• Find, compile, organize, categorize, and verify case-critical data across the eDiscovery process.
• Master a range of industry standard software tools to create client solutions.
• Identify and address client needs, participate in client discussions and meetings.
• Advise on data collection for large-scale litigation, including chain-of-custody procedures.
• Create and manage large data sets.
• Address technical and operational challenges with problem-solving approaches.
• Ensure electronic files are accessible for potential litigation.
• Draft reports and presentations to clients; communicate with stakeholders.
• Perform quality control review over work product.
• Train other professional staff.

Skills

eDiscovery experience

Relativity experience

Client communication

Project management

Technical client engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, MIS, or related technical field

Tools

Relativity

Everlaw

Reveal

DISCO

Brainspace

SQL Server

Visual Basic

.NET Framework

Microsoft Access

SQL

Microsoft Exchange

Lotus Notes/Domino

Job description

At AlixPartners, we solve the most complex and critical challenges by moving quickly from analysis to action when it really matters; creating value that has a lasting impact on companies, their people, and the communities they serve. By understanding, respecting, and honoring the needs of our employees, clients, and communities, AlixPartners actively promotes an inclusive environment. We strongly believe in the value that diversity brings to our experiences and are committed to the perpetual enhancements of initiatives, policies, and practices. We hold ourselves accountable by providing the space for authenticity, growth, and equity for everyone.

AlixPartners has embraced a hybrid work model to provide flexibility and support our employees’ work-life integration. Our hybrid model combines a mix of in-person (at client site or AlixPartners office) and remote working. Travel is part of this position, but the frequency may vary based on client, team, and individual circumstances. The eDiscovery Consultant is a Project Management role located in New York, Los Angeles, Washington DC, Boston, Dallas, or Chicago. Paid relocation is not available for this position.

What You’ll Do

Companies today are generating and storing vast amounts of data. To resolve litigation and investigations, they need the right technology and a sensible strategy from an analytics partner to execute an efficient, defensible, and comprehensive plan for data collection and analysis. They need to know what the data means to resolve what happened. Our teams of discovery and litigation analytics experts have extensive experience with data collection and preservation, forensics, processing, early case assessment, hosted and managed review, custom data analytics, and technology-assisted review. Our production and project management support capabilities, along with our expert analysis and testimony, produce sharp insights and credible results in urgent situations.

Responsibilities

You’ll be part of the team supporting our eDiscovery practice. Your work will involve a wide range of responsibilities, such as:

• Establish and implement protocols for the e-discovery life cycle, which include internal standards and best practices for preservation and collection of electronic evidence
• Find, compile, organize, categorize, and verify case-critical data quickly across the full life cycle of the eDiscovery process – preservation, collection, processing, review and production
• Master a range of industry standard software tools to perform custom solutions to client requirements
• Identify and address client needs, actively participate in client discussions and meetings
• Advise clients on data collection on large scale litigation cases, including document retention and chain-of-custody procedures
• Create and manage large data sets
• Use a problem-solving approach to overcome unexpected technical and operational challenges
• Ensure clients’ electronic files are easily accessible for potential litigation
• Communicate with clients and colleagues in both written and oral form including drafting reports and presentations to clients
• Perform quality control review over work product
• Train other professional staff

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, management information systems, or a related technical focus
• 2 or more years of professional eDiscovery experience
• Experience and proficiency with Relativity preferred; experience with other document review platforms, such as Everlaw, Reveal, or DISCO, is also beneficial.
• Familiarity with one or more of the following is a plus: Brainspace, Microsoft SQL Server, Visual Basic, Microsoft .NET Framework, Microsoft Access, SQL, Microsoft Exchange, and Lotus Notes/Domino.
• Experience working on litigation cases alongside forensic accounting and legal teams.
• Ability to engage technically while also engaging with non-technical clients or audiences
• Thrive in a fast‐paced, entrepreneurial environment comprised of high achievers and high client expectations
• Strong project management skills including the ability to balance multiple tasks, self-prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Willingness to work outside of normal business hours, and in particular as unique projects/needs arise.
• Ability to work full time in an office and remote environment; physically able to sit/stand at a computer and work in front of a computer screen for significant portions of the workday
• Must become familiar with, and promote and abide by, our Core Values as defined by the AlixPartners’ Code of Conduct and foster an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organization

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits program including health, vision, dental, disability, 401K, tuition reimbursement, identity theft protection, and mental wellness support. Employees will also receive a generous paid leave policy.

The salary range for this role takes into account a number of factors and is between $75,000/year - $100,000 year with potential eligibility for annual discretionary bonus.

AlixPartners is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability. AlixPartners is a proud Gold award-winning Veteran Friendly Employer.

This job will remain posted until 12/1/2026