Litigation & Practice Technology Senior Analyst

Kirkland & Ellis; Arkley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Analyst to support legal teams by managing data and advanced litigation technology tools. You will work with project managers to ensure the accurate handling of client data while providing technical support for eDiscovery applications. The role requires proven experience in legal technology, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively under tight deadlines. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to process improvement and innovation in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Innovative solutions approach

Collaborative culture

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in legal technology or eDiscovery support.
• Experience integrating or evaluating AI-powered tools.
• Strong knowledge of eDiscovery processing tools.

Responsibilities

• Process, convert, and manage electronically stored information (ESI).
• Create, configure, and administer eDiscovery applications.
• Conduct quality control checks on data processing.

Skills

Data management

Technical execution

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Analytics proficiency

SQL knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Relativity

Brainspace

Nuix

LAW

Job description

As a Litigation & Practice Technology (LPT) Senior Analyst at Kirkland & Ellis, you'll play a critical role in supporting legal teams through hands‑on management of data, databases, document productions, and advanced litigation technology tools. Working closely with LPT Project Managers and firm leadership, you'll help ensure the secure, efficient, and accurate handling of client data across all phases of transactional and litigation support. This role offers a chance to apply your expertise in eDiscovery tools, analytics, data forensics and process improvement within a fast‑paced, collaborative environment that values precision, problem‑solving, and innovation. This position may occasionally require travel and after‑hours support to meet client or project needs.

Responsibilities

• Data & Database Management: Process, convert, and manage electronically stored information (ESI) in accordance with case‑specific requirements.
• Technical Execution: Create, configure, and administer Relativity workspaces, Brainspace environments, and other eDiscovery applications.
• Quality & Compliance: Conduct quality control checks on data processing and production deliverables to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with project specifications.
• Production Support: Generate custom load files, metadata, native files, and text files; ensure proper optical character recognition (OCR), redaction, and production formatting.
• Troubleshooting & Support: Resolve complex data loading and application issues, providing timely, hands‑on technical support to legal teams.
• Analytics & Reporting: Utilize analytics tools such as Relativity Analytics and Brainspace to support deduplication, email threading, privilege review, and predictive modeling.
• Collaboration & Communication: Partner with Project Managers, Operations, and legal teams to meet deadlines, manage deliverables, and maintain clear communication across offices.
• Process Improvement: Contribute to documentation, training materials, and process refinement initiatives that advance departmental efficiency.
• Training & Knowledge Sharing: Deliver training sessions for legal teams and provide briefings to department leadership as requested.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree preferred; an associate degree combined with relevant experience will be considered.
• Experience: Proven experience in legal technology or eDiscovery support, ideally within an Am Law 100 firm or equivalent service provider.
• Technical Expertise: Previous hands‑on experience with leading eDiscovery platforms (e.g., Relativity, Reveal), including database setup, search design, and workflow configuration. Experience integrating or evaluating AI‑powered legal tools (e.g., contract analysis, document review, data classification, or legal research applications).
• Production & Processing Skills: Strong knowledge of eDiscovery processing tools (Relativity, Nuix, LAW) and demonstrated experience in creating complex document productions.
• Analytics Proficiency: Proven experience using analytics tools (e.g., Relativity Analytics, Brainspace, NexLP) for machine learning‑based review and quality control. Familiarity with AI/ML concepts, including natural language processing, classification models, and prompt‑based workflows.
• Programming & Scripting: Working knowledge of SQL, APIs, Python, VBA and scripting languages to convert and analyze data effectively, support automation, create custom solutions and create custom reporting.
• Communication & Problem‑Solving: Ability to convey technical concepts clearly, respond effectively to stakeholder needs, and identify solutions under tight timelines. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills – able to bridge the gap between technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Project Management: Strong requirements gathering, documentation, and process design capabilities. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism.
• Certifications: Relativity Certified Administrator (RCA) preferred; Brainspace Analyst Certification preferred. Familiarity with legal AI platforms.
• Adaptability: A proactive, "can‑do" mindset with the flexibility to handle changing priorities and evolving technologies.

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 22 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.