Principal Consultant, Data Management

SUMMARYThe Principal Consultant, Data Management supports the Manager or Assistant Review Manager and manages the Document Review process from project initiation to completion. The Principal Consultant works closely with the project review team to ensure the delivery of work products within established timeframes, budget requirements, and defined standards of quality, accuracy, and efficiency.ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIESWorks under the supervision of the Manager to provide review support to Document Reviewers, including Quality Control (QC), Privilege, Analytics, and Predictive Coding lead managementCreates batches, performs searches, conducts document analysis, and manages coding layouts on review platforms such as Relativity, Reveal, and Viewpoint to ensure accuracy and efficiencyPrepares and performs Quality Control (QC) checks in coordination with managers to maintain quality standardsDevelops reports, including review and quality reports, using review platforms to track project performanceCreates and edits search terms based on subject matter needs using appropriate operators and syntaxes across review platforms to improve search accuracyEscalates issues in review or Quality Control (QC) management to the Review Manager to ensure timely resolutionCoordinates with the Review Manager to assign batches and manage end-to-end batch distribution to support smooth project executionCreates Quality Control (QC) pools in coordination with managers or QC leads to uphold review integrityReviews documents and collaborates with the team to ensure alignment and consistencyTrains team members on project-specific tasks to build capability and drive efficiencyWorks independently on complex problems, leads Incident Response (IR) efforts, and coordinates with other teams to resolve issuesMakes autonomous decisions by applying advanced knowledge and techniques to handle complex incidents effectivelyFosters cross-functional relationships to drive project progress and provides coaching or guidance to junior team membersPrioritizes work, manages multiple tasks, delegates responsibilities, and ensures timely delivery of deliverablesDrafts and maintains process documents (e.g., batching, analysis) to ensure standardized practicesAssists the Document Review Manager by leading the project review team for daily review tasks, including drafting project-specific documents, overseeing assignments, managing workflows, facilitating client/counsel communications, and addressing team needsSupports the Senior Project Manager in monitoring project progress to ensure delivery of work products within established timeframes, budget estimates, and quality standardsPerforms Quality Control (QC) checks on assigned projects to maintain accuracy and complianceDemonstrates proficiency in managing and collaborating with team members to foster an effective team environmentMay perform other duties as assigned by managementSKILLS AND KNOWLEDGEProficiency in managing and collaborating with people in a team environmentExperience using review platforms such as Relativity, Reveal, and Documetrix to conduct searches, code documents, and manage analyticsKnowledge of syntax categories to prepare accurate search terms based on subject matter requirementsExperience in participating in and managing a wide range of document review projects across industries and case typesAdvanced Microsoft Word and Excel skills to analyse data, format reports, and prepare client-ready deliverablesExperience supervising multiple cases simultaneously while maintaining consistency in quality and timelinesAbility to interpret technical information and communicate effectively with stakeholders at different levelsFamiliarity with document review applications, with hands-on expertise in Relativity preferredExperience interfacing with end clients, including corporations and outside counsel, to clarify scope and address review requirementsExperience with Windows operating systems (OS) and virtual machine environments in the context of review platforms such as Relativity and XeroxTechnical acumen with a demonstrated ability to learn new tools and adapt in a fast-paced environmentFamiliarity with electronic discovery (eDiscovery) and the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) to collaborate effectively with technical and legal teamsExperience working with cross-functional technical and legal teams, preferredExperience in reviewing personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI) data breaches to support compliance and remediation effortsExperience independently managing projects from initiation through delivery to meet client expectationsJOB REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree in Law, Computer Science, Mathematics, Information Management, or Statistics with 4–8 years of eDiscovery or litigation support experienceMinimum of 7 years of eDiscovery or litigation support experience preferredMinimum of 2 years of project management experience preferredAvailability to work more than 40 hours per week when requiredDISCLAIMERThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required by personnel so classified. WORK ENVIRONMENTWhile performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter: Usual office working conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.TERMS OF EMPLOYMENTSalary and benefits shall be paid consistent with Arete salary and benefit policy.DECLARATIONThe Arete Incident Response Human Resources Department retains the sole right and discretion to make changes to this job description.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer- and celebrate our employees' differences, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status. Different makes us better.Arete Incident Response is an outstanding (and growing) company with a very dedicated, fun team. We offer competitive salaries, fully paid benefits including Medical/Dental, Life/Disability Insurance, 401(k) and the opportunity to work with some of the latest and greatest in the fast-growing cyber security industry.When you join Arete…You'll be doing work that matters alongside other talented people, transforming the way people, businesses, and things connect with each other. Of course, we will offer you great pay and benefits, but we're about more than that. Arete is a place where you can craft your own path to greatness. Whether you think in code, words, pictures or numbers, find your future at Arete, where experience matters.Equal Employment OpportunityWe're proud to be an equal opportunity employer- and celebrate our employees' differences, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status. Different makes us better.