Senior Consultant, Acuity Review Manager- Technology

FTI Consulting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 98,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

FTI Consulting is seeking a Review Manager to lead document review efforts on the Acuity team in Houston. You will guide workflows, manage multiple client matters, and provide strategic input on review processes and tools, ensuring on-budget delivery and high-quality outputs.

Qualifications include a JD and Bar admission, 3+ years in review management, and experience with Relativity, Nuix Discovery, and Brainspace. Willingness to travel may be required as part of client engagements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of post-graduate professional experience as a Review Manager managing review teams and overseeing the delivery of document review services.
• 3+ years of post-graduate professional experience supporting document review software applications.
• B.S. or a B.A. degree and J.D. license; must be barred and in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Guide and manage reviews, advise on workflow and strategy, manage client relationships from start to end of project.
• Define scope of work with deliverables and deadlines; monitor progress to meet timeframes and quality standards.
• Supervise review teams, train leads, and onboard/offboard reviewers; ensure cost control and budget adherence.

Skills

Review management

Documentation review

Client relationships

Travel readiness

Bar admission

Education

Bachelor’s degree (B.S./B.A.)

J.D.

Tools

Relativity

Nuix Discovery

Reveal/Brainspace

Job description

Who We Are

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.

At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side-by-side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.

Are you ready to make your impact?

About the Role

This position is a part of FTI Consulting’s Acuity team which includes supporting, coordinating, managing and participating in document reviews at the direction of FTI clients. As part of their role, this position will utilize various platforms including Relativity, Nuix Discovery and Reveal/Brainspace.

The Review Manager is responsible for simultaneously managing multiple client matters as well as developing and initiating new relationships with existing and prospective clients. The Review Manager should be able to provide high-level substantive review workflow and review strategy advice to clients. You should be able to solely manage reviews and oversee review workflows with a focus towards maximizing efficiency and accuracy. You will be responsible for keeping reviews on budget and meeting client deadlines. Other responsibilities are to provide input for general management, including scheduling, resource allocation, revenue projections and operational processes and procedures.

What You’ll Do

• Guide and manage reviews. Advise on review workflow and strategy, run reviews and manage client relationships from beginning to end of project and beyond project scope
• Define the scope of work to include a list of deliverables and deadlines. Oversee progress of work to ensure delivery of all work product within established timeframes and standards of quality
• Supervise review teams including train and guiding team leads and review teams
• Work closely with operations and human resources team to on-board and off-board reviewers
• Work closely with the client, the FTI service delivery team, and project review team to ensure that lines of communication between all project participants are established and maintained during the course of the engagement and that a mutual understanding of the scope of work and related costs exists between both parties
• Coordinate, counsel, and manage project review team to ensure the accuracy and throughput of the document review
• Manage several projects simultaneously
• Monitor review speeds and progress on a regular basis with preparation of daily reporting
• Implement and oversee a quality control protocol
• Set up, supervise and complete a privilege log with attorney team
• Provide detailed substantive review support for the client and project review team on the use of review tools on site, at client locations and remotely
• Communicate with client and/or outside counsel to scope substantive parameters of the project, select proper review tool and repository, and estimate project timelines and budgets
• Collaborate with client and/or outside counsel to develop review workflows based on the substantive requirements
• Build and foster relationships with client and outside counsel contacts
• Monitor costs weekly to elevate if review is exceeding budget estimates. Work with project manager to maintain communication with client and project team regarding changes to proposed work and budget
• Ensure inputs to billing system accurately reflect case status, revenue projections and authorized budgets
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with other offices and segments in the firm. Promote uniformity of office procedures and consistent high quality of final work product
• Travel as required possibly on short notice to ensure effective management of case activities, for internal trainings or meetings, and for external meetings or events with clients

How You’ll Grow

We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth, and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You’ll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.

As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.

What You Will Need To Succeed

Basic Qualifications:

• 3+ years of post-graduate professional experience as a Review Manager managing review teams and overseeing the delivery of document review services
• 3+ years of post-graduate professional experience supporting document review software applications
• B.S. or a B.A. college degree
• J.D.
• Must be barred, active and in good standing
• Ability to travel to clients and FTI office(s) as needed
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; this position does not provide visa sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Holding an active bar in the state where the applicant resides
• Experience interfacing with clients
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and to handle multiple tasks through prioritization and time management skills
• Proficiency in a language other than English and experience supervising foreign language review
• Demonstrated proficiency in managing and working with people in a team environment
• Experience managing Antitrust/Second Request, Data Privacy Breach or Foreign Corrupt Practices Act reviews
• Deep knowledge of Relativity
• Familiarity with Nuix Discovery and Reveal/Brainspace
• Experience supporting document review software applications in document-intensive cases

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Compensation

Minimum Pay: $97,500

Maximum Pay: $137,000

Compensation Disclosure: The compensation range reflects potential base salary for the role. Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual’s location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications.