As-Needed Associate Consultant, Environmental Solutions ID - 12306

About the Role

We are involved in complex, global and high-profile litigation, arbitration and investigations combining end-to-end risk advisory, investigative and disputes expertise to deliver holistic solutions for our clients.

What You'll Do

  • The job requires the ability to recognize key information obtained from primary and secondary source materials and synthesize it in a concise manner.
  • The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience with managing, processing and hosting electronically stored information ("ESI") including the management and oversight of document coding and document unitization tasks.
  • The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of a broad range of software programs and file formats, and the ability to successfully troubleshoot data compatibility issues.
  • The duties for this position will include conducting research in a wide variety of repositories to identify and obtain potentially relevant records. As a result, duties will also include copying, organizing, labeling and compiling materials for delivery to clients, both in electronic and paper formats.
  • The applicant will also be expected to undertake other duties as assigned, including out-of-state travel lasting up to 2 weeks per trip.



How You'll Grow

  • You'll gain experience in a broad range of topics, including:
    • Online repository systems for multiparty litigation and ADR proceedings

    • Evidence tracking systems

    • Document imaging/OCR

    • Database administration and training

    • Litigation support
    • Corporate research
  • Y ou'll exercise your skills in the ability to think analytically and critically to solve problems
  • You'll deepen your internet research skills including knowledge of search engines, key word searches, and electronic resources



Basic Qualifications

  • B.S./B.A., Associates Degree, Paralegal Certificate, Legal Secretary Certificate, or degree in process
  • Familiar with the EDRM and e-discovery production protocols
  • Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Operating System
  • Able to type 45 wpm with 90 percent accuracy

Our Benefits


Apart from the well-structured career path and excellent team environment, our employees enjoy a variety of perks and benefits. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:



About FTI Consulting

What makes us unique? With more than 5,000 employees located in offices in every corner of the globe, we are the firm our clients call when their most important issues are at stake. Regardless of what level you are, you will have the opportunity to work alongside and learn from top experts in your field on high-profile engagements that impact history. Our culture is collaborative, and we value diversity, recognition, development and making a difference in our communities.

FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and has been recognized as a Best Firm to Work For by Consulting magazine and one of America's Best Management Consulting Firms by Forbes . For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Twitter ( @FTIConsulting ), Facebook and LinkedIn .

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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