Consultant, Document Review | Technology | Shanghai

About the Role

This position is a part of FTI Consulting's Compliance Review team which includes supporting, coordinating, managing and participating in document review and compliance related work at the direction of FTI clients. As part of their role, this position will utilize various platforms and also consult in areas of eDiscovery. Basic knowledge of Relativity and Nuix Discover is preferred.

The compliance review role is responsible for simultaneously working on multiple client matters. The person in this role should be able to assist to manage various types of projects and compliance review workflows.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who:

• Communicates well – is excellent at boiling down complex concepts to explain them simply via verbal and written communication.
• Is organized – able to prioritize and multi-task.
• Is technically minded – all our work requires thinking in a logical, organized way about processes and sets of data.
• Works flexibly with a variety of team members – we work on a variety of projects at the same time, each of which can be staffed differently and with different client demands.
• Is eager and excited to learn – a positive, open-minded attitude will ensure quality work and bodes well for long-term career development.
• Works hard - while innovation is part of future success, everyone has common tasks that are part of the overall workflow and on which attention to detail and high-quality client service is crucial.

  What You’ll Do 

• Help the Review Manager in various projects, including e-discovery and compliance related matters. Ideally, you are experienced to take on projects in various settings. You have a curious mind, and you are able to think independently to come up with creative solutions. For these projects, you will set the review workflow and strategy, run the review, and manage client relationships from beginning to end of the projects.
• Create and monitor timelines for the completion of various phases of review.
• Document Review Consulting, Nuix Discover, and Relativity – Execute tasks to support corporate or law firm clients as assigned by senior team members.
• Work closely with the client, the FTI service delivery team, and the 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.
• Assist in coordinating and/or managing review projects to ensure the accuracy and throughput of the document review. Manage several projects simultaneously.
• Provide detailed substantive review support for the client and project review team on the use of review tools both on-site, at client locations, and remotely.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with other offices and departments in the company. Promote uniformity of office procedures and consistently high quality of final work product.
• Travel as required to ensure effective management of case activities. (Minimal notice possible.)

  Basic Qualifications

• LLB, accounting, economics, business intelligence, data analytics, or computer science degree is preferred.
• Some electronic discovery experience or document review environment.
• Some compliance or data privacy related training or experience.
• Experience interfacing with end-client - either corporation, outside counsel or both.
• Travel required to clients and to FTI office(s).

  Preferred Skills

• Flexibility – the ability to work under tight deadlines, ability to handle multiple tasks through prioritization, and time management skills.
• Outstanding client service in demanding, deadline-driven situations
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in managing and working with people in a team environment.
• Strong logical reasoning skills
• Some programming language
• Strong proficiency with Windows and related software, such as Microsoft Excel
• Strong writing skills in both English and Chinese

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