Legal Practice Technology Discovery Advisor

At Kirkland & Ellis, we don’t just meet the standard for legal excellence — we set it. Our culture is built on teamwork, ingenuity and an unwavering commitment to continuous growth. We tackle the most sophisticated legal challenges with bold ideas and innovative solutions, powered by the exceptional experience and ambition of our 7,000+ people, including 4,000+ attorneys, across 24 offices worldwide. Our dedicated professionals share our lawyers’ commitment to excellence and show up each day to do meaningful work that helps drive global business, investment and innovation forward.

About the role

As a Discovery Advisor within our Litigation & Practice Technology (LPT) group, you’ll play a critical role in managing and executing high-stakes document review projects from start to finish. Working under the direction of LPT Directors and in close collaboration with attorneys and review teams, you’ll lead discovery initiatives that are essential to litigation success, leveraging technology, process, and your strong consulting skills to deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end discovery processes across large, complex litigation matters, from investigation and review to production and trial preparation.
• Coordinate review team onboarding, training, and quality assurance; support substantive review, privilege logging, and fact development under attorney direction.
• Design and implement review workflows using leading tools and protocols, including batching strategies, TAR (technology-assisted review), and defensible search methodologies.
• Define scope, track progress, lead meetings, and communicate across internal teams, outside counsel, vendors, and clients to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Analyze and summarize review findings; provide metrics, identify gaps, flag key documents, and help case teams prepare for depositions and trial.
• Provide hands-on support in Relativity and other platforms; assist with privilege logs, advanced searches, QC, and custom litigation support tools.
• Support team development through training, internal documentation, and contributions to department publications and presentations.
• Execute technical and consulting support for unique or urgent client and case team requests as needed.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate (JD) required.
• Minimum 7 years of experience supporting complex document review projects and managing discovery across large-scale litigation.
• Deep knowledge of the litigation lifecycle, eDiscovery protocols, and best practices from data preservation through trial.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Relativity and other major eDiscovery platforms; strong skills in search construction, results validation, and review design.
• Experience using cutting-edge legal AI tools to streamline document review and discovery workflows; ability to develop effective prompts, validate AI outputs, and advise teams on the best use of legal AI solutions.
• Familiarity with TAR, analytics tools (e.g., BrainSpace, NexLP), and protocols such as CAL/CMML to drive review efficiency and quality.
• Proven ability to manage and train contract attorneys, guide review teams, and deliver clear feedback and guidance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to adapt quickly, troubleshoot effectively, and provide proactive solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, stakeholders, and shifting requirements in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to support after-hours work, weekends, and occasional travel based on project demands.

Pay

The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position in each of the below locations. This range may differ based on your geographic location and cost of living considerations.

• Chicago: $153,000 - $191,000
• New York: $153,000 - $211,000

Benefits

We offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits including comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and retirement. We also provide personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.