Associate/Sr. Associate, eDiscovery

Alvarez & Marsal; Disputes and Investigations Associate/Sr. Associate, eDiscovery Overview: Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global professional services firm specializing in turnaround and interim management, performance improvement and business advisory services. A&M delivers specialist operational, consulting and industry expertise to management and investors seeking to accelerate performance, overcome challenges and maximize value across the corporate and investment lifecycles. Founded in 1983, the firm is known for its distinctive restructuring heritage, hands-on approach and relentless focus on execution and results. With 6,000 people across four continents, we deliver tangible results for corporates, boards, private equity firms, law firms and government agencies facing complex challenges. Our senior leaders, and their teams, help organizations transform operations, catapult growth, and accelerate results through decisive action. Comprised of experienced operators, world-class consultants, former regulators and industry authorities, A&M leverages its restructuring heritage to turn change into a strategic business asset, manage risk and unlock value at every stage of growth. The Opportunity: In the current economic climate, there have been an unprecedented number of business failures, financial frauds, and accounting irregularities. These and other events have resulted in regulatory interventions, investigations, financial restatements, and a significant number of lawsuits. Dealing with matters of a complex nature requires a broad range of skills and experience. The Disputes & Investigations Practice at Alvarez & Marsal comprises of Forensic Accounting and Investigations, Dispute Advisory, and Forensic Technology Services. Forensic Technology Services: A&M's Forensic Technology team comprises of senior forensic and information security technologists, who bring deep expertise in Computer Science and Information Systems, and offer a hands-on approach to collecting, preserving, and analyzing electronic information. Forensic Technology Services Include: Computer Forensics Investigations Electronic Discovery Management Data Mining and Database Analytics Information Governance Cyber Security In today's digital age, an increasing number of files and communications are stored on computer hard drives or sent through e-mail, thus giving forensic technologists the responsibility of gathering, preserving, and presenting evidence for trial in an extremely cost effective and efficient way. In litigation (and other related) cases, the processes used to gather, preserve, analyze, and present electronic evidence can make or break your case. Qualifications: Minimum 2 years’ experience in Forensic Technology specifically working in Digital Forensics or eDiscovery A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university is required Ability to scope and lead forensic data-collections, on-site at client premises Sound technical understanding of the EDRM model Relativity experience preferred but not required, including a Relativity certification Strong written and oral communication skills in addition to well-developed organization skills Experience in using FTK, EnCase, Macquisition, Paladin, Kali and other digital forensics is advantageous Proven ability to work in teams and create measurable and identifiable improvements Excellent attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines Fast learner, eager to learn new technologies. Excellent written and verbal communications skills A very strong academic record including: Robust analytical rigour Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, challenging, and uncertain environment Autonomous – Alvarez & Marsal has a flat structure with a self-sufficient culture Flexibility to travel approximately 20-40% of the time Diversity & Inclusion A&M’s entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M’s core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity and we foster inclusiveness. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way. Voluntary Inclusion It is Alvarez & Marsal’s policy to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, pregnancy, marital status, family status, religion, national origin, age or disability or any other non-merit based factor in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters Please note that as per A&M policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters were engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that A&M will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.