Senior Associate/eDiscovery (Forensic Services practice)

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 are noted for deploying cross-trained teams of forensic professionals to assist our clients in gaining deeper insights and greater value more quickly. Our commitment to our clients is to help them better anticipate, manage, and become more resilient as a result of, challenging events.

Responsibilities

• Executing on projects involving the identification, collection, processing, review, and production of data relevant to litigation or regulatory investigations;
• Serving as a resource to senior leadership and project teams during engagement planning and analysis;
• 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 and data analytics;
• 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.

Requirements

• 5-8 years conducting eDiscovery activities in large and complex environments.
• Deep and broad technical knowledge of current eDiscovery tools and technologies (Relativity, Brainspace, Nuix, etc).
• Experience processing electronic data in an industry-standard tool such as Nuix, Relativity, etc., with a strong preference for Nuix.
• Multiple industry-standard certifications are preferred, with a preference for candidates holding Relativity certifications.
• Demonstrated and sound working knowledge of a broad range of current IT platforms, technologies and operating systems.
• Experience utilizing enterprise forensic collection and examination applications (EnCase, FTK, Nuix etc) preferred, but not required;
• Strong policy, process and project management experience, with emphasis on assisting senior consultants with day-to-day management tasks;
• 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.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years conducting eDiscovery activities in large and complex environments.
• Deep and broad technical knowledge of current eDiscovery tools and technologies (Relativity, Brainspace, Nuix, etc).
• Experience processing electronic data in an industry-standard tool such as Nuix, Relativity, etc., with a strong preference for Nuix.
• Multiple industry-standard certifications are preferred, with a preference for candidates holding Relativity certifications.
• Demonstrated and sound working knowledge of a broad range of current IT platforms, technologies and operating systems.
• Experience utilizing enterprise forensic collection and examination applications (EnCase, FTK, Nuix etc) preferred, but not required;
• Strong policy, process and project management experience, with emphasis on assisting senior consultants with day-to-day management tasks;
• 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.

Skills

• Deep and broad technical knowledge of current eDiscovery tools and technologies (Relativity, Brainspace, Nuix, etc).
• Experience processing electronic data in an industry-standard tool such as Nuix, Relativity, etc., with a strong preference for Nuix.
• Multiple industry-standard certifications are preferred, with a preference for candidates holding Relativity certifications.
• Demonstrated and sound working knowledge of a broad range of current IT platforms, technologies and operating systems.
• Experience utilizing enterprise forensic collection and examination applications (EnCase, FTK, Nuix etc) preferred, but not required;
• Strong policy, process and project management experience, with emphasis on assisting senior consultants with day-to-day management tasks;
• 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

• 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.
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Pay

A good-faith estimate of the annual base salary range for this position is $130,000 - $152,500. 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

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CRA is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.