Senior Consultant, eDiscovery | Technology

Who We Are

FTI Consulting is the world’s leading expert-driven consulting firm. Over the last 40 years, FTI Consulting experts have served as the trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and the world’s leading law and private equity firms when they are facing their greatest opportunities and challenges. Our strong performance and continued success are a direct reflection of the ambition, energy, and commitment of our talented professionals across the globe to make a positive impact for our clients and communities.

At FTI Consulting, you’ll be inspired and empowered to make an impact on headline matters that change history. Working side by side with the world’s leading experts in your field, you’ll be surrounded by an open collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and most importantly, you.

There’s never been a more exciting time to join FTI Consulting and this is where you will do the most exciting and fulfilling work of your career. 

Are you ready to make an impact?

About The Role

This Senior Consultant position is a part of FTI Consulting’s E-discovery Consulting team. 

As part of the Paris based team, the Senior Consultant will lead on phases of e-discovery projects and will have responsibility for client delivery of projects.

What You’ll Do

You will be part of a cross-functional team that manages all areas related to the collection, migration, processing, analysis, conversion, quality assurance, tracking, and management of client data. In particular:

• Liaise with clients and project managers regarding client requests and manage expectations
• Plan and execute electronic evidence collection exercises, on-site at client premises around the UK and abroad
• Utilise industry standard and bespoke software to access, extract and cull data from electronic evidence sources
• Manage team efforts to apply analytical skills and leverage existing methodologies to various client situations and practice disciplines and create novel customised solutions to meet shifting client needs
• Assume responsibility for day-to-day data processing, conversion, analysis, quality control, import, and other specialised tasks including interaction with other consultants, supervisors, and client personnel
• Co-ordinate closely with colleagues within and across teams to manage the delivery of client requirements
• Be customer-service-oriented to meet client deadlines, including working out of business hours when necessary
• Travel as required to ensure effective management of case activities. (Minimal notice possible)

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

Education and Qualifications:

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent), ideally in a technology related or numerate subject

Skills and Competencies:

• Self-developer that demonstrates an ability to solve complex problems with well thought out innovative solutions

• Ability to manage time and prioritise tasks effectively
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and support the team’s goals above individual goals

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while handling multiple tasks through completion
• Excellent communication and client communication skills (verbal and written)
• Provide superior client service in demanding, deadline-driven situations
• Flexible with working hours and has the ability to work in a cross-functional team

• Successful management/supervision of others
• Ability to think clearly under pressure
• Strong logical reasoning skills
• Proven ability to conduct training in a professional environment
• Ability to travel when requested
• Strong proficiency with Windows and related software, especially Microsoft Excel or Microsoft Access

Experience:

• Solid experience working in an e-Discovery or technology related role
• Knowledge of and experiencing in configuring and operating either Ringtail or Relativity as a document review management application
• Experience with other document review management applications such as Concordance, Summation or Introspect
• Familiarity with personal computer and server hardware, operating systems and software

• Electronic discovery experience or experience managing document review teams
• Experience supporting document review software applications
• Familiarity with email server software (Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Notes)

• Knowledge and execution of data manipulation tasks, data conversion and data analysis activities in a SQL environment
• Litigation support experience

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