Associate Principal/eDiscovery (Forensic Services)

Charles River Associates; Boston, Chicago, New York, Washington (MA, IL, NY, District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training hours and professional growth

Wellness programs

Immigration support

Job summary

Charles River Associates seeks an Associate Principal for eDiscovery in Forensic Services to lead data-driven investigations and complex litigation projects. You will leverage Relativity, Nuix, and analytics to process, organize, and produce data while interfacing with senior leadership and clients.

You will manage end-to-end eDiscovery workflows, mentor junior staff, and contribute to business development efforts. This hybrid role supports in-office collaboration across major U.S.

Qualifications

• 8-11 years of eDiscovery experience in large, complex environments.
• Deep knowledge of leading eDiscovery tools (Relativity, Nuix, etc.).
• Experience managing an entire EDRM lifecycle.
• Strong proficiency with Relativity data processing, analysis, and production.
• Industry certifications; Relativity certifications preferred.
• Ability to lead teams, prioritize projects, and meet deadlines.
• Policy, process and project management experience.
• Demonstrates integrity, initiative and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Execute projects involving identification, collection, processing, review, and production of data for litigation or regulatory investigations.
• Support engagement planning and project team execution.
• Interface with client personnel and implement client discovery strategies.
• Prepare client communications and reports for milestones and senior leadership.
• Plan processing specifications and search parameters for data processing.
• Oversee data review in Relativity, including TAR, data analytics, and AI usage.
• Prepare and deliver data productions.
• Manage risk with quality control and documentation.
• Participate in recruiting and mentoring, and contribute to business development.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Tools

Relativity

Nuix

Technology-assisted review

Job description

Associate Principal/eDiscovery (Forensic Services)

Boston, MA, United States; Chicago, IL, United States; New York, NY, United States; Washington, DC, United States

About Charles River Associates

For over 50 years, Charles River Associates has been a premier consulting firm that offers employees a place to learn from a diverse group of consultants, industry experts, and academics. At CRA, you will be exposed to leading minds who use economic, financial, and business analysis to solve complex world problems for an impressive roster of clients, including major law firms, Fortune 100 companies, and government agencies. Through a collegial environment, formal and informal training opportunities, and a broad array of professional development resources, your experience at CRA will open doors for you as you accelerate your career.

Job Overview

Experts in CRA’s Forensic Services practice provide independent forensic expertise and data analytics capabilities in complex litigation, cyber security incident response, internal and compliance investigations, and white-collar defense matters. Companies and their legal counsel routinely call upon us to investigate a broad range of allegations, including cybercrime, financial fraud, theft of a trade secret, employee misconduct, and non-compliance. Our teams integrate expertise in data analytics, problem solving, technology, and business intelligence. They possess the skills required to ensure our work will withstand aggressive, adversarial, and/or regulatory scrutiny.

We are seeking an Associate Principal to join our Chicago, New York, Boston, Washington DC office. As an Associate Principal, 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):

• Executing on projects involving the identification, collection, processing, review, and production of data relevant to litigation or regulatory investigations;
• Supporting engagement planning - participating in project team execution, analysis, and work product;
• 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, data analytics, and generative AI;
• 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.

Qualifications

• 8-11 years conducting eDiscovery activities in large and complex environments;
• Deep and broad technical knowledge of current eDiscovery tools and technologies (Relativity, Nuix, etc.);
• Demonstrated experience managing a matter through the complete Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) lifecycle, including but not limited to collection, processing, document reviews, production, privilege logs, and matter close-outs;
• Strong proficiency in processing, analyzing, and producing data within Relativity;
• Demonstrated proficiency of analytical e-discovery processes and tools such as conceptual searching, generative AI, use and validation of technology-assisted review, e-mail threading, and textual near duplicate analysis;
• Demonstrated expertise in industry-standard platforms with achievement of industry certifications. Multiple Relativity certifications preferred.
• Ability to effectively lead teams, prioritize multiple projects, design workflows, and meet timely deadlines;
• Strong policy, process and project management experience, including management of multiple simultaneous workflows and team members;
• 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.

To be considered for a position, we require the following:

• Resume – please include current address, personal email and telephone number;
• Cover letter – please describe your interest in CRA and how this role matches your goals.

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 $140,000 - $170,000. 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.