Associate Principal/eDiscovery (Forensic Services)

About the role

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

CRA offers 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. The benefits package 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.

Pay

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.

Schedule

Work Location Flexibility: CRA creates a work environment that enables colleagues to benefit