Associate/eDiscovery (Forensic Services practice)

Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm that provides economic, financial, and business management expertise to major law firms, corporations, and governments around the world. CRA advises clients on economic and financial matters pertaining to litigation and regulatory proceedings and guides corporations through critical business strategy and performance-related issues.

About the role

CRA’s Forensic Services practice supports companies’ commitment to integrity by assisting them and their counsel in independently responding to allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, misconduct, and non-compliance. We deploy cross-trained teams of forensic professionals to help clients gain deeper insights and greater value more quickly. Our commitment is to help clients better anticipate, manage, and become more resilient as a result of challenging events.

We are seeking an Associate to join our Chicago, Boston, Washington DC, or New York office. As an Associate, you will leverage CRA’s eDiscovery technology suite to process, organize, analyze, and deliver data-driven insights while having frequent contact with senior leadership and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Support senior consultants and clients with tasks related to database administration, data processing, review management, and user experience;
• Conduct analysis of relevant data;
• Utilize database skills to effectively analyze large data sets;
• Investigate and analyze evidence for litigation and expert support as needed;
• Ensure reliability of analysis through quality control review;
• Assist with corporate initiatives, recruiting, and training efforts as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in an appropriate technical field;
• 1-3 years of related professional experience;
• Understanding of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) and eDiscovery processes;
• Experience using Relativity as an advanced user and database administrator (Relativity certifications are beneficial but not required);
• Experience with loading data into Relativity and basic Relativity administrative functions;
• Experience with executing and running quality control of document productions;
• Experience processing electronic data in an industry-standard tool such as Nuix, Relativity, etc., with a strong preference for Nuix;
• Experience creating reports with MS Excel;
• Experience with eDiscovery processing tools (Relativity, Nuix, LAW, iPro);
• Knowledge of search term analysis and search term reporting;
• Understanding of quality control for eDiscovery processing and review;
• Experience with document review management is beneficial but not required;
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Rigorous organizational skills and attention to detail in all facets of work;
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet timely deadlines;
• Ability to travel as needed (minimal travel expected).

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards program including a superior benefits package, wellness programming, and in-house immigration support;
• 100 hours of training annually through formal and informal programs;
• Career mentoring and performance coaching from an assigned senior colleague;
• Leadership and collaboration opportunities through internal firm development activities;
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance;
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match;
• Life and disability insurance;
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays);
• Paid parental leave;
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources;
• Commuter benefits.

Schedule

We currently expect that individuals spend at least 3 to 4 days a week working in the office (which may include traveling to another CRA office or to client meetings), with specific days determined in coordination with your practice or team.

Pay

A good-faith estimate of the annual base salary range for this position is $92,500 - $100,000. Stating pay within this range may vary based on factors such as education level, experience, skills, geographic location, market conditions, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for additional bonus incentive compensation.