Associate/eDiscovery (Forensic Services practice)

Charles River Associates - Private; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles River Associates (CRA) is seeking an Associate for its Forensic Services practice in the US. The role leverages CRA’s eDiscovery technology to process, organize, analyze, and deliver data-driven insights while coordinating with senior leadership and project teams.

Responsibilities include database administration, data processing, review management, and quality control, with multiple projects and minimal travel. Strong Excel, problem solving, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of related professional experience.
• Understanding of EDRM and eDiscovery processes.
• Experience using Relativity as an advanced user and database administrator; certifications beneficial.
• Experience loading data into Relativity and basic Relativity admin functions.
• Experience with quality control of document productions.
• Experience processing electronic data with Nuix/Relativity; preference for Nuix.
• Experience creating reports with MS Excel.
• Experience with eDiscovery processing tools (Relativity, Nuix, LAW, iPro).
• Knowledge of search term analysis and search term reporting.
• Understanding of quality control for eDiscovery processing and review.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills, excellent communication, and strong organizational ability.

Responsibilities

• Support senior consultants and clients with tasks related to database administration, data processing, review management, and user experience.
• Support senior consultants and clients to conduct analysis of relevant data.
• Utilize database skills to effectively analyze large data sets.
• Investigate and analyze evidence for litigation and expert support as needed.
• Ensure reliability of analysis through quality control review.
• Assist with corporate initiatives, recruiting, and training efforts as needed.

Skills

EDRM knowledge

Relativity advanced

Nuix experience

Excel reporting

Quality control

Data processing

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Organization and detail

Travel flexibility

Tools

Relativity

Nuix

LAW

iPro

Job description

About Charles River Associates

Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm that provides economic, financial, and business management expertise to major law firms, corporations, and governments around the world. CRA advises clients on economic and financial matters pertaining to litigation and regulatory proceedings and guides corporations through critical business strategy and performance-related issues. Since 1965, clients have engaged CRA for its combination of industry experience and rigorous, fact-based analysis that provide clients with clear, implementable solutions to complex business concerns.

Position Overview

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.

We are seeking an Associate to join our Chicago, Boston, Washington DC, or New York office. As an Associate, you will leverage CRA’s eDiscovery technology suite to process, organize, analyze, and deliver data-driven insights, while having frequent contact with senior leadership and project teams as a resource.

Your responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):

• Support senior consultants and clients with tasks related to database administration, data processing, review management, and user experience;
• Support senior consultants and clients to conduct analysis of relevant data;
• Utilize database skills to effectively analyze large data sets;
• Investigate and analyze evidence for litigation and expert support as needed;
• Ensure reliability of analysis through quality control review;
• Assist with corporate initiatives, recruiting, and training efforts as needed.

Desired Qualifications

• 1-3 years of related professional experience.
• Understanding of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) and eDiscovery processes.
• Experience using Relativity as an advanced user and database administrator. Relativity certifications are beneficial but not required.
• Experience with loading data into Relativity and basic Relativity administrative functions.
• Experience with executing and running quality control of document productions.
• Experience processing electronic data in an industry-standard tool such as Nuix, Relativity, etc., with a strong preference for Nuix.
• Experience creating reports with MS Excel.
• Experience with eDiscovery processing tools (Relativity, Nuix, LAW, iPro).
• Knowledge of search term analysis and search term reporting.
• Understanding of quality control for eDiscovery processing and review.
• Experience with document review management is beneficial but not required.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Rigorous organizational skills and attention to detail in all facets of work.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet timely deadlines.
• Ability to travel as needed (minimal travel expected).

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Career Growth and Benefits

• CRA’s robust skills development programs, including a commitment to offering 100 hours of training annually through formal and informal programs, encourage you to thrive as an individual and team member. Beginning with research and analysis skill building, training continues with technical training, presentation skills, internal seminars, and career mentoring and performance coaching from an assigned senior colleague. Additional leadership and collaboration opportunities exist through internal firm development activities.
• We offer 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.

Work Location Flexibility

CRA creates a work environment that enables our colleagues to benefit from being together in the office to best deliver on our promise of career growth, mentorship and inclusivity. At the same time, we recognize that individuals realize a range of benefits when working from home periodically. 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.

Our Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Associates 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.

Salary and other compensation

A good-faith estimate of the annual base salary range for this position is $92,500 - $100,000. 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. CRA offers a comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements, which 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.