At Duff & Phelps, we stand for the qualities that power sound decisions. And we believe that behind every good decision, you'll find solid thinking, proven experience and valuable insight. But all the numbers and facts in the world mean nothing without a top team of professionals to make sense of them all.
That's where YOU come in - provided you're incisive, entrepreneurial and up for a challenge. We offer an environment where your talent and perspective matter - where you can make a real impact.
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Our Legal Management Consulting practice advises companies, individuals, and their attorneys on a broad range of issues in connection with litigation, mediation and arbitration. Clients rely on our expertise when dealing with complex business matters or when facing a dispute or potential dispute. As a Senior Associate you will work on engagements including retrospective solvency/fairness opinions, quantification of damages from a failed transaction, and commercial/shareholder disputes.
Join our team and together we'll power the sound decisions that enhance value - yours and ours.
Responsibilities:
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Our clients rely on our expertise when dealing with challenging and complex records and information management (RIM) matters. As a Senior Associate you will have the opportunity to work in several industries (e.g., financial services, energy, life sciences), providing information technology (IT) support for RIM projects, including, but not limited to, program assessment, planning and strategy development; system development; policy and procedure, and retention schedule; training communications; implementation, operation and maintenance; risk management; litigation and eDiscovery support.
Support the design, deployment and/or implementation of RIM projects for multiple clients
Assist in RIM program assessments and evaluations
Develop RIM program documentation such as policies, procedures, records retention schedules and file plans
Provide legal research support to LMC, the Enterprise Information Management and Records Strategies team, and/or clients, as required
Support the Project Manager in project management activities to ensure all project requirements are met in relation to the planning, documentation and completion of all project activities
Leverage functional and/or technical expertise to help create successful outcomes and RIM solutions for the clients
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent, preferably in a RIM related field; Masters degree or higher a plus
Minimum of 4 years relevant experience in technology development, implementation and client interaction (e.g., requirements gathering, design session facilitation, training, implementation support)
Project Management Professional certification a plus
Strong understanding of RIM standards, best practices and legal research techniques
Strong organizational and analytical skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to function independently and demonstrate initiative in meeting client needs
Ability to travel 80% of the time, as needed
In order to be considered for a position at Duff & Phelps, you must formally apply via www.duffandphelps.jobs.
Duff & Phelps is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We will not discriminate between applications for reason of gender, race, religion, color, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, age or disability.
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