Senior Associate, Forensic Technology

KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking forward we do not 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, Forensic Technology to join our Advisory Services 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; advise on the best practices, processes and procedures for the processing, culling in robust eDiscovery platforms like Nuix, Reveal and Relativity and migration of ESI into eDiscovery review platform Relativity
• Provide presentations, demonstrations and training of KPMGs 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 analysis
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment
  
  

Qualifications:

• Minimum three years of recent experience working on the evidence discovery management processes
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university or equivalent related work experience; preferred certifications include Relativity Certified Administrator (RCA), Relativity Review Specialist (RRS), Nuix Certifications, and Reveal BrainSpace
• Basic and/or advanced knowledge in Nuix, Relativity/RelativityOne, Reveal, Brainspace, SQL, Python Storage management/Infrastructure Management and any other eDiscovery platforms/tools
• 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 as needed
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)
  
  

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California Salary Range: $75200 - $139800

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