Forensics - Discovery Services Manager - San Francisco, San Jose, Los Angeles, Irvine

Location: San Francisco, San Jose, Los Angeles, Irvine

Business today is increasingly reliant on electronic records, and when fraud occurs in a company those records typically leave hidden electronic fingerprints of how the fraud was conducted.  Identifying, analyzing, and preserving evidence is a critical part of helping our clients control the impact of a fraud event.  As a Manager on our eDiscovery Services team, you’ll be right at the heart of that goal.   It’s a role with far-reaching implications, so you’ll be working with stakeholders across industries with some of the most innovative tools available.  

The opportunity  

With significant recent investment, we’re experiencing rapid growth in this area. Our Discovery team is working with industry- leading eDiscovery technologies to develop innovative solutions to some of the most challenging information risk management issues around. Since we work with such a diverse portfolio of clients across industries, you can expect to take on a wide range of eDiscovery challenges, making this a great place to develop your technical and business knowledge.  

Your key responsibilities  

It’s no exaggeration to say you’ll never be doing the same task for too long. You’re likely to balance your time between directly liaising with our clients to understand their needs and challenges and create solutions using our suite of eDiscovery services.  It’s all about using your technical skills to creatively assess and resolve our clients’ needs from the front lines. That means thinking differently about how information is stored and accessed and speaking up with innovative ideas that challenge the status quo.  

Skills and attributes for success

• Managing the key components of a portfolio of Discovery projects, including strategy, planning and execution
• Developing long-term relationships across a network of existing and potential clients, understanding their businesses to provide tailored insights
• Constantly developing your understanding of our clients’ industries, identifying trends, risks and opportunities for improvement
• Using technology to distribute your knowledge of leading-practice and enhanced service delivery
• Developing your team through constant coaching and feedback, providing challenging goals and guaranteeing your people have the skills, knowledge and opportunities to grow

To qualify for the role you must have

• Bachelor’s degree, supported by 5 to 8 years’ work experience
• Achieved, or be working towards a professional designation, such as CISA, CISSP, CISM,CFE, CFCE or EnCE
• Excellent project management skills and the ability to prioritize when working on multiple engagements 
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills, and the confidence to communicate complex technical concepts to a wide range of audiences
• A proven record of delivering eDiscovery solutions to large, complex organizations

Ideally, you’ll also have

• In depth knowledge of SQL, Relativity, Encase, or other document management/collection tools
• Either a Juris Doctor (JD) degree or significant electronic discovery experience at a law firm or law enforcement agency

What we look for  

We’re interested in knowledgeable leaders, with the intellectual curiosity to actively pursue new knowledge in the rapidly changing world of eDiscovery. Naturally you’ll need a firm technical foundation, as well as the ability to translate complex information into meaningful, actionable insights. If you’re looking for a highly varied role where you’ll make a measurable difference across some of the most prestigious businesses around, this role is for you.  

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.