Litigation & Fraud Investigation Senior Associate Job in New York 10017, New York US
The Litigation Fraud Investigation Senior Associate is responsible for developing work plans for clients; assisting with data analytics, computer forensics and e-Discovery projects through the identification, collection and processing of ESI and large volumes of data; and research of trends, new tools and knowledge of the electronically stored information marketplace in the service of Litigation clients.
- Assists with data analytics, computer forensics and e-discovery projects
- Identifies and researches new trends, new tools and understanding the Electronically Stored Information marketplace while working in a dedicated data analytics/computer forensics/e-Discovery lab on client work
- Assists with imaging of electronic evidence and analyzing hard drives, as well as networks, other removable media and storage devices
- Assists with loading electronically stored information into review platforms and prepares documents for review including keyword searches, de-duplication and development of tagging structures.
- Assists with loading large datasets into SQL or Access databases and assists with queries and analysis
- Assists with recovering deleted files, identifying previously deleted files, performing deletion activity analysis and searching for live and deleted files, slack space and unallocated space
- Assesses individuals’ Internet browsing activity/history
- Assists with review of electronic media for indications of wiping or secure deletion, or presence of wiping or secure deletion software
- Conducts analyses of large data-sets as case-specific and appropriate, including preparing and running queries
- Participates in document intensive litigation
- Acts as a contact for client questions and inquires
- Participates in business development initiatives
- Interacts with high level client personnel and attorneys, as well as Federal and local government agencies
- Plans and manages engagements to ensure engagement metrics are achieved
- Other duties as required
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree is required. Strong consideration for Computer Science, Accounting, Business or Finance majors
- MBA or other relevant advanced degree beneficial
Experience:
- Three (3) to five (5) years of computer forensics, eDiscovery and/or data analytics project experience required
- Prior financial and/or economic analysis, business valuation, public accounting, consulting or law enforcement experience required
License/Certifications:
- CPA, CFE, EnCE, ACE, ACEDS and/or other relevant certification required
- Any certification in Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle preferred
Software:
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite required
- Prior experience in Encase and/or FTK preferred
- Prior experience with e-Discovery tools including Relativity, Attenex, Concordance, Ringtail, Stratify, Summation preferred
- Prior experience in Access and/or SQL databases required
Language:
- Spanish and/or Asian language fluency (read, speak and/or write) a plus
Other Knowledge, Skills Abilities:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and basic research skills related to the retrieval and organization of high volumes of information
- Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
- Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
- Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
- Capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnel
- Ability to encourage team environment on engagements and contribute to the professional development of assigned personnel
- Executive presence and ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagements