University Intern, Risk Advisory, eDiscovery

Practice Overview

Bright Labs, proudly a part of Ankura, is at the forefront of the eDiscovery industry, having contributed to some of the most significant and globally recognized eDiscovery investigations and litigations. Our eDiscovery team is renowned for its deep expertise and innovative approach, leveraging data, technology, and analytical thought to address complex client issues. We pride ourselves on a unique combination of technical skills, subject‑matter expertise, and litigation technology experience, enabling us to deliver comprehensive, creative, and insightful solutions that guide our clients through the intricacies of eDiscovery challenges.

Role Overview

Ankura's Legal Technology & Data Analytics (LTDA) team seeks summer interns to work in their e‑discovery, data processing and forensics practice, focusing on projects related to investigations and litigation matters. Interns will be placed in Chicago, San Francisco, Washington DC, or New York. The Discovery team combines people, process, technologies, and advice to reduce eDiscovery costs and enhance case strategy throughout the eDiscovery lifecycle, helping clients transform immense datasets into actionable intelligence with data science, predictive analytics, and machine learning. Interns will work in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment on engagements often related to commercial and regulatory disputes and investigations. The internship provides learning about Ankura and the industry, new skills, and relationship development. Interns may gain exposure to technologies and programming languages such as Relativity, predictive coding applications, and SQL.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work on some of the largest and most recognized global eDiscovery cases.
• A collaborative environment where creativity and insight are valued.
• Exposure to cutting‑edge technology and methodologies in digital forensics and eDiscovery.
• A supportive team that fosters professional growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and use knowledge of technology to design innovative approaches to solve data‑related challenges.
• Execute projects involving identification, organization, collection, processing, review, and production of electronic data.
• Create summaries, data visualizations, written analyses, and other presentations of work performed.
• Manage time and tasks to meet deadlines for clients in time‑sensitive industries.
• Generate consistent and thorough documentation to support processes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in internal and external meetings.
• Maintain a professional image within the company.
• Travel and/or overtime as required.

Requirements

• Graduating between December 2027 and June 2028 with a Bachelor’s degree in MIS, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Law, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Information Technology, or another analytical field with solid academic performance.
• Strong interest in using technology to manage data and solve complex data problems.
• Ability to engage in team‑oriented projects within a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
• Advanced decision‑making, problem‑solving, logic‑based skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong work ethic, eagerness for development, and motivation to succeed.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to prepare high‑quality work product.
• Ability to interact confidently with team members.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, quantitative, and organizational skills.
• Permanent authorization to work in the U.S. (U.S. citizen or permanent resident). No sponsorship or temporary work authorization (OPT, CPT) is available.

Pay

Estimated compensation: $34 per hour.