Associate Principal/eDiscovery (Forensic Services)
Charles River Associates · Chicago, IL · 1 mo ago
OTHR$140k–$170k/yrInternship
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? Actually we have "About Charles River Associates" description, then "Job Overview", "Responsibilities", "Qualifications", "Career Growth And Benefits", "Work Location Flexibility", "Salary And Other Compensation". Also maybe "Benefits" separate? The instruction: Use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). We should map headings accordingly. We must not repeat job title. We need to include sections only when posting has real, specific content.
We have content for:
- About Charles River Associates (intro) -> could be "About the role"? Actually "About Charles River Associates" is about firm. Could use "About the role"? But we have "Job Overview". Probably better to have sections: About the firm (maybe "About Charles River Associates") but instruction says use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. It says e.g., not limited to those. We can use other headings if appropriate? Probably we should stick to those given headings where applicable. Let's map:
- About Charles River Associates -> could be "About the role"? Not exactly. Maybe we can use "About Charles River Associates" as heading but instruction says use
. The list includes many items separated by semicolons. Let's parse:
"Executing on projects involving the identification, collection, processing, review, and production of data relevant to litigation or regulatory investigations;
Supporting engagement planning - participating in project team execution, analysis, and work product;
Interfacing with client personnel and implementing client discovery strategies;
Preparing client communications/reports for project milestones and senior leadership;
Implementing client data processing projects, including planning of processing specifications, search parameters, etc.;
Implementing client data review within Relativity, including the use of technology assisted review, data analytics, and generative AI;
Preparing and delivering data productions;
Managing risk by implementing quality control measures and documentation;
Participating in team recruiting and retention efforts and managing team morale.
Manage the growth and professional development of junior staff members;
Assisting in business development efforts by drafting proposals and coordinating with other practice areas within the firm."
Note there is a period after "managing team morale." then new sentence "Manage the growth...". We'll treat each as separate item.
We need to ensure each item ends without trailing semicolon.
Now Qualifications: list items separated by semicolons as well. Let's extract:
"8-11 years conducting eDiscovery activities in large and complex environments;
Deep and broad technical knowledge of current eDiscovery tools and technologies (Relativity, Nuix, etc.);
Demonstrated experience managing a matter through the complete Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) lifecycle, including but not limited to collection, processing, document reviews, production, privilege logs, and matter close-outs;
Strong proficiency in processing, analyzing, and producing data within Relativity;
Demonstrated proficiency of analytical e-discovery processes and tools such as conceptual searching, generative AI, use and validation of technology-assisted review, e-mail threading, and textual near duplicate analysis;
Demonstrated expertise in industry-standard platforms with achievement of industry certifications. Multiple Relativity certifications preferred.
Ability to effectively lead teams, prioritize multiple projects, design workflows, and meet timely deadlines;
Strong policy, process and project management experience, including management of multiple simultaneous workflows and team members;
Excellent analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills;
Ability to influence colleagues and implement initiatives across functions;
Demonstrates integrity, initiative and commitment in all interactions with colleagues and clients."
Note there is a period after "certifications. Multiple Relativity certifications preferred." then new sentence "Ability to effectively lead teams...". We'll treat each as separate item.
Now Benefits: from "Career Growth And Benefits" paragraph plus maybe additional benefits list later. Let's gather:
Paragraph: "CRA’s robust skills development programs, including a commitment to offering 100 hours of training annually through formal and informal programs, encourage you to thrive as an individual and team member. Beginning with research and analysis skill building, training continues with technical training, presentation skills, internal seminars, and career mentoring and performance coaching from an assigned senior colleague. Additional leadership and collaboration opportunities exist through internal firm development activities.We offer a comprehensive total rewards program including a superior benefits package, wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being, and in-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers."
Then later under Salary And Other Compensation: "CRA offers a comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements, which may include: 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; and commuter benefits."
We should combine benefits info into Benefits section. Avoid duplication but preserve all. We'll list benefits as bullet list.
Thus Benefits section will have paragraphs describing training etc, plus bullet list of specific benefits.
Now Schedule: from Work Location Flexibility paragraph: "CRA creates a work environment that enables our colleagues to benefit from being together in the office to best deliver on our promise of career growth, mentorship and inclusivity. At the same time, we recognize that individuals realize a range of benefits when working from home periodically. 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."
We'll put that as paragraph(s) under Schedule.
Now Pay: from Salary And Other Compensation: first sentence: "A good-faith estimate of the annual base salary range for this position is $140,000 - $170,000. 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."
We'll put that as paragraph(s) under Pay.
Now we need to output HTML fragment only, with headings and
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). We should map headings accordingly. We must not repeat job title. We need to include sections only when posting has real, specific content.
We have content for:
- About Charles River Associates (intro) -> could be "About the role"? Actually "About Charles River Associates" is about firm. Could use "About the role"? But we have "Job Overview". Probably better to have sections: About the firm (maybe "About Charles River Associates") but instruction says use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. It says e.g., not limited to those. We can use other headings if appropriate? Probably we should stick to those given headings where applicable. Let's map:
- About Charles River Associates -> could be "About the role"? Not exactly. Maybe we can use "About Charles River Associates" as heading but instruction says use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It doesn't forbid other headings, but suggests those examples. Safer to use those headings where content matches.
We have:
- Job Overview: could be "About the role" (description of role). We'll put that.
- Responsibilities: heading Responsibilities.
- Qualifications: heading Qualifications (maybe also Requirements/Skills). We have qualifications list; could also split into Requirements and Skills but we can just use Qualifications.
- Career Growth And Benefits: could be Benefits section (maybe also Skills?). We'll put Benefits.
- Work Location Flexibility: could be Schedule? Actually schedule is about remote/hybrid. Could be Schedule.
- Salary And Other Compensation: Pay.
Thus sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Qualifications, Benefits, Schedule, Pay.
We must not include empty sections.
Now we need to extract content.
About the role: Should include "Job Overview" paragraph plus maybe the intro about Charles River Associates? The "About Charles River Associates" is firm description, not role. But we could include it under About the role as context. The instruction: preserve ALL substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include that firm description somewhere. Could be part of About the role section.
Thus About the role section will contain two paragraphs: first about Charles River Associates (the firm description), second about Job Overview.
Now Responsibilities: list items from responsibilities bullet list. Need to preserve all items. The bullet list is a long sentence with semicolons separating items. We need to convert each item into
headings and - for lists,
for prose.
We must not include any extra text like markdown.
Let's craft.
Structure:
About the role
...
...
Responsibilities
- ...
...
Qualifications
- ...
...
Benefits
...
...
- ...
...
Schedule
...
Pay
...
...
Make sure to preserve all details.
Now write the content precisely.
About the role paragraph 1: "For over 50 years, Charles River Associates has been a premier consulting firm that offers employees a place to learn from a diverse group of consultants, industry experts, and academics. At CRA, you will be exposed to leading minds who use economic, financial, and business analysis to solve complex world problems for an impressive roster of clients, including major law firms, Fortune 100 companies, and government agencies. Through a collegial environment, formal and informal training opportunities, and a broad array of professional development resources, your experience at CRA will open doors for you as you accelerate your career."
Paragraph 2: "Experts in CRA’s Forensic Services practice provide independent forensic expertise and data analytics capabilities in complex litigation, cyber security incident response, internal and compliance investigations, and white-collar defense matters. Companies and their legal counsel routinely call upon us to investigate a broad range of allegations, including cybercrime, financial fraud, theft of a trade secret, employee misconduct, and non-compliance. Our teams integrate expertise in data analytics, problem solving, technology, and business intelligence. They possess the skills required to ensure our work will withstand aggressive, adversarial, and/or regulatory scrutiny."
Now Responsibilities items list each as - . Need to ensure punctuation correct.
Let's list:
1. Executing on projects involving the identification, collection, processing, review, and production of data relevant to litigation or regulatory investigations
2. Supporting engagement planning - participating in project team execution, analysis, and work product
3. Interfacing with client personnel and implementing client discovery strategies
4. Preparing client communications/reports for project milestones and senior leadership
5. Implementing client data processing projects, including planning of processing specifications, search parameters, etc.
6. Implementing client data review within Relativity, including the use of technology assisted review, data analytics, and generative AI
7. Preparing and delivering data productions
8. Managing risk by implementing quality control measures and documentation
9. Participating in team recruiting and retention efforts and managing team morale
10. Manage the growth and professional development of junior staff members
11. Assisting in business development efforts by drafting proposals and coordinating with other practice areas within the firm
Check item 9 originally ended with period after morale; we removed period.
Now Qualifications items:
1. 8-11 years conducting eDiscovery activities in large and complex environments
2. Deep and broad technical knowledge of current eDiscovery tools and technologies (Relativity, Nuix, etc.)
3. Demonstrated experience managing a matter through the complete Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) lifecycle, including but not limited to collection, processing, document reviews, production, privilege logs, and matter close-outs
4. Strong proficiency in processing, analyzing, and producing data within Relativity
5. Demonstrated proficiency of analytical e-discovery processes and tools such as conceptual searching, generative AI, use and validation of technology-assisted review, e-mail threading, and textual near duplicate analysis
6. Demonstrated expertise in industry-standard platforms with achievement of industry certifications. Multiple Relativity certifications preferred.
7. Ability to effectively lead teams, prioritize multiple projects, design workflows, and meet timely deadlines
8. Strong policy, process and project management experience, including management of multiple simultaneous workflows and team members
9. Excellent analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills
10. Ability to influence colleagues and implement initiatives across functions
11. Demonstrates integrity, initiative and commitment in all interactions with colleagues and clients
Note item 6 includes a period after certifications
for prose. We must not include any extra text like markdown. Let's craft. Structure:
About the role
...
...
Responsibilities
- ... ...
Qualifications
- ... ...
Benefits
...
...
- ... ...
Schedule
...
Pay
...
...
Make sure to preserve all details. Now write the content precisely. About the role paragraph 1: "For over 50 years, Charles River Associates has been a premier consulting firm that offers employees a place to learn from a diverse group of consultants, industry experts, and academics. At CRA, you will be exposed to leading minds who use economic, financial, and business analysis to solve complex world problems for an impressive roster of clients, including major law firms, Fortune 100 companies, and government agencies. Through a collegial environment, formal and informal training opportunities, and a broad array of professional development resources, your experience at CRA will open doors for you as you accelerate your career." Paragraph 2: "Experts in CRA’s Forensic Services practice provide independent forensic expertise and data analytics capabilities in complex litigation, cyber security incident response, internal and compliance investigations, and white-collar defense matters. Companies and their legal counsel routinely call upon us to investigate a broad range of allegations, including cybercrime, financial fraud, theft of a trade secret, employee misconduct, and non-compliance. Our teams integrate expertise in data analytics, problem solving, technology, and business intelligence. They possess the skills required to ensure our work will withstand aggressive, adversarial, and/or regulatory scrutiny." Now Responsibilities items list each as