Senior Associate, Evidence and Discovery Management

Company: KPMG
Location: Irvine
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

The KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking forward we don't anticipate that slowing down. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility and leading market tools, we make sure our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory.KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate to join our practice.Responsibilities:

• Advise and support clients in the delivery of end-to-end eDiscovery work streams with an emphasis on review analytics such as active learning and other TAR workflows
• Provide presentations, demonstrations and training of KPMG's products and services to prospective clients as well as offer recommendations for effective project management, help determine and implement the appropriate workflow and services for an eDiscovery project, respond to request for proposals and generate budget estimates
• Develop proficiency in and utilize the various tools available to KPMG for collection, data processing, hosting and production during the life cycles of an eDiscovery project for clients
• Maintain regular contact with and manage expectations of clients to help ensure client satisfaction and report project progress as necessary, both internally and externally
• Consult with clients on document review and production workflows using Relativity and other eDiscovery tools/solutions
• Coordinate interdepartmental resources to help ensure completion of projects on schedule and identify processes and quality improvements as an ongoing process, as well as part of a post-project analysisQualifications:
  • Minimum three years of recent experience working the evidence discovery management processes
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university or equivalent related work experience
  • Familiarity with the litigation discovery process and experience with various eDiscovery processes and technologies and large-scale document review and production
  • Ability to develop and maintain working relationships with various levels of management; experience using litigation support applications and/or forensic collection tools; exceptional client service and follow-up skills
  • Ability to travel
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the futureKPMG LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.
    KPMG does not currently require partners or employees to be fully vaccinated or test negative for COVID-19 in order to go to KPMG offices, client sites or KPMG events, except when mandated by federal, state or local law. In some circumstances, clients also may require proof of vaccination or testing (e.g., to go to the client site).

Keywords: KPMG, Irvine , Senior Associate, Evidence and Discovery Management, Executive , Irvine, California