eDiscovery Director: Lead Data Collection & Review

Ankura Consulting Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ankura is seeking an eDiscovery Director to lead client engagements in the management of data collection, processing, review, and production for litigation and regulatory investigations. This role requires overseeing projects across multiple locations with hybrid scheduling and direct client interaction.

The position emphasizes leading project workstreams, coordinating forensics and processing teams, and mentoring junior staff while driving growth and ensuring high-quality deliverables for

Qualifications

• BA/BS in MIS, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Law, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Information Technology, or 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 who is comfortable working in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment with minimal supervision
• Ability to interact confidently with senior management and lawyers/partners
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work extended hours as needed

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with collections/pre-processing data strategies and coordinate forensic collections.
• Advise on data reduction, filtering, and processing workflow with the processing team.
• Support review strategy, Relativity configuration, and custom development coordination.
• Contribute to production collateral and guidance on production timelines.
• Mentor staff, manage budgets, and support business development efforts.

Skills

Advanced decision making

Team player

Communication skills

Work extended hours

Education

BA/BS in MIS, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Law, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Information Technology, or similar degree

Tools

Relativity (kCura)

Job description

Ankura is seeking an eDiscovery Director to lead client engagements in the management of data collection, processing, review, and production for litigation and regulatory investigations. This role requires overseeing projects across multiple locations with hybrid scheduling and direct client interaction.

The position emphasizes leading project workstreams, coordinating forensics and processing teams, and mentoring junior staff while driving growth and ensuring high-quality deliverables for