Overview
An international consultancy is looking to appoint an Advisor to join its Chicago office. As an Advisor, you will be responsible for supporting the firm’s competitive position in the eDiscovery, information governance, and data privacy services markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Communicate and maintain trusted relationships with Firm team members, clients, and business partners business partners
- Support existing client relationships and engagements, including the identification of key issues, and development of strategies and analysis
- Develop technical expertise (i.e., Ringtail, Office 365, Relativity)
- Support the technical (non-legal) aspects of existing engagements
- Contribute to the development and protection of the firm’s brand
- Perform high-quality work delivered on time and within scope and budget
- Support business development initiatives and opportunities and support request for proposals (“RFP”) proposals (“RFP”)
- Support direct and indirect marketing efforts (e.g., articles, speeches, other PR, webinars, conferences, etc.) conferences, etc.)
- Respond to client services in a timely manner
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Total Firm core hours minimum commitment:
- Client-Billable Hours 1740*
- Discretionary Bonus Eligibility Client-Billable Hours 1860*
*Client-billable hours prior to write-downs; realization rates will be assessed and factored into performance evaluations and discretionary bonus consideration
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
- Proven technical, client management, project plan design, and facilitation skills
- Solid understanding of business operations
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with all levels of management, Firm team members, clients, and business partners team members, clients, and business partners
- Excellent presentation skills
- Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to function in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
- Must be technology-adept and have excellent computer skills with Microsoft Office
Qualification
- Minimum of four (4) years of experience in eDiscovery and information governance within a law firm, consulting advisory firm, or corporate management function
- Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred
- Experience working in and with remote teams
- Ability to travel up to 25% percent of the time
- Ability to travel internationally
