Legal Practice Technology Principal of Discovery Services (All US Offices)

About Kirkland & Ellis

Kirkland & Ellis is committed to setting the standard for legal excellence. Our culture is built on teamwork, innovation, and a dedication to continuous growth. With over 7,000 professionals, including 4,000 attorneys, we provide innovative solutions to complex legal challenges globally.

What You’ll Do

We seek a seasoned eDiscovery leader to join our team. This role involves working closely with case teams to deliver efficient and effective discovery strategies for high-stakes litigation, investigations, and regulatory matters. Reporting to the Director of Legal Practice Technology, you will lead a team of advisors, project managers, and data science specialists.

Matter Intake, Discovery Scoping, Data Collection and Processing

• Consult and strategize with case teams, clients, and team members on effective ways to meet discovery objectives
• Lead early matter intake and partner with case teams on key steps including meetings with client in-house legal and IT teams
• Bring forward and execute creative solutions grounded in broad experience and tested expertise
• Oversee the preservation, collection, and processing of modern, cloud-based data across enterprise platforms
• Work with clients and firm leadership at all levels to engage accurately, professionally, and with accountability
• Engage in cross-functional teams and promote adoption of standard operating procedures to ensure consistency and quality across all engagements

Team Building & Growth

• Join a leadership team dedicated to fostering open communication and cross-team collaboration
• Lead cross-functional teams and promote adoption of standard operating procedures to ensure consistency and quality across all engagements

Department Initiatives

• Raise awareness of team services across the firm
• Support team initiatives focused on emerging technology assessment and process improvements

What You’ll Bring

• 15+ years of experience delivering consultative eDiscovery services
• Significant client interactions and strong familiarity with core discovery workflows
• Hands-on proficiency with the preservation, collection, and processing of modern, cloud-based data
• Familiarity with leading forensic collection tools and common practices in mobile device preservation and collection
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with clients, attorneys, and firm leadership at all levels
• Exceptional organizational skills, good judgment, and the ability to independently drive action items
• Deep technical expertise in processing and normalizing non-traditional data formats
• Quantitative skills, including experience with Python, SQL, and similar tools

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: $203,000 - $253,000
• New York City: $203,000 - $279,000
• Los Angeles: $203,000 - $279,000
• Bay Area: $203,000 - $291,000
• Boston: $203,000 - $279,000
• Washington D.C.: $203,000 - $279,000

How to Apply

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