Advanced Client Data Solutions Technology and Analytics Advisor - Boston, United States - Hogan Lovells

Description

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• Consult with case teams and clients to develop analytics and machine learning strategies and custom workflows, and ensure their successful execution in complex litigation and investigations.
• Advise case teams on negotiations of analytics parameters in second request; including negotiation of TAR protocols
• Consult with case teams and clients on eDiscovery technology and best practices, including drafting and advising on all aspects of ESI protocols, including machine learning and validation.
• Lead even the most complex litigation support and advanced technology projects as primary point of contact and manage all activities and workflows.
• Supervise the execution of projects and project tasks by Advanced Client Data Solutions Project Managers and Coordinators.
• Act as a technical advisor and conduct advanced training on analytics, machine learning, and review tools for case teams and other firm personnel.
• Encourage case teams to leverage internal resources and the firm's managed services program.
• Maintain and improve best practices and standard operating procedures in consultation with Advanced Client Data Solutions Team Leads.
• Develop and execute on strategies for disparate data sources, including structured, unstructured, mobile, and cloud data.
• Ensure eDiscovery specifications and deliverables conform to case requirements, including with respect to machine learning, validation, processing and production.
• Anticipate, prevent, identify, and resolve issues. Stay abreast of developments in US policy and best practices
• Maintain defensible documentation at all times.
• Establish project milestones, provide status reports, and conduct meetings with service providers and case teams to keep projects on track.
• Develop cost estimates, advise clients on minimizing costs, and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Delegate appropriate tasks to vendors and internal resources.
• Assist and take initiative with firm and departmental projects as required.
• Specific duties or responsibilities may be reviewed from time to time to reflect changes in personnel and management structure, staff location or services.
• All members of the firm are expected to participate in our Global Citizenship program.

QUALIFICATIONS and Required Skills:

• Proficiency with Relativity and Relativity Structured Analytics
• Proficiency in leading live cases with machine learning technology such as Brainspace, NexLP, and Insight Predict
• Complex workflow development and execution incorporating advanced technologies
• Proficiency with statistical analysis for validation and sampling
• Superior understanding of eDiscovery best practices, including preservation, collection, culling, processing, review, analysis, validation, and production protocols
• Ability to understand the perspective and anticipate the needs of lawyers
• Ability to build rapport with lawyers, staff, clients, and vendors at all levels
• Ability to work in a team setting and independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to meet changing deadlines, work under pressure, and balance competing demands
• Superior organizational and project management skills
• Ability to attend to detail and the big picture as appropriate
• Ability to anticipate and solve practical problems, dealing with a variety of variables where little standardization exists
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
• Positive and energetic demeanor

Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the indicated skill level in the following software:


Proficiency:

• Relativity, including Structured Analytics
• Brainspace and/or NexLP and/or similar machine learning platforms

Working Knowledge:

• Microsoft Office products including Teams, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Processing tool capabilities, such as LAW and Nuix

Education, Certifications and/or Experience:

• 3+ years experience leading large eDiscovery projects relying on analytics and machine learning technology
• 3+ years experience supervising the execution of projects and project tasks by eDiscovery personnel on large eDiscovery projects
• RCA, Relativity Analytics, and Brainspace certifications preferred
• Litigation experience as a practicing lawyer a plus
• Degree in computer science, data analytics, information management, or related field a plus
• Review management experience a plus

Hours:
Core hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., depending on region. Must be flexible to work additional hours.

This job description sets forth the authorities and responsibilities of this position and may be changed from time to time as shall be determined.

Hogan Lovells is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other factors protected by law.

Hogan Lovells is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information or protected Veteran status.