Cyber Incident Response & eDiscovery Associate

Charles River Associates; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training hours (100/year)

Comprehensive benefits package

Immigration support

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Charles River Associates is seeking an Associate to join its Cyber Incident Response & eDiscovery team, supporting high-profile cyber incident response matters and data breach investigations in multiple offices, including Boston. You will process large data sets, identify sensitive information, and work with attorneys and clients to transform data into actionable insights.

You will gain exposure to CRA’s eDiscovery technology suite, participate in training, and collaborate on multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in eDiscovery, cyber incident response, digital forensics, data privacy, investigations, or a related field.
• Experience with Relativity’s core review features; certifications are a plus but not required.
• Familiarity with quality control procedures and managing document production workflows.
• Experience processing data using tools such as Nuix, Relativity, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with search term analysis and related reporting methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work effectively with large and complex datasets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data reporting.
• Curiosity and desire to learn about privacy regulations and data protection concepts.
• Exceptional organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, client-service environment.
• Willingness to travel occasionally, as required (minimal travel expected).

Responsibilities

• Support cyber incident response and data breach investigations involving sensitive data.
• Process, organize, and analyze large datasets using industry-standard eDiscovery and forensic technologies.
• Conduct data analysis and data mining to identify personally identifiable information (PII), protected health information (PHI), other sensitive data types.
• Assist with and learn to manage and administer review databases, including data loading, workspace configuration, user management, and reporting.
• Perform quality control procedures to ensure the accuracy of deliverables.
• Assist in the preparation of client-facing updates and reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional project teams to manage competing priorities and meet critical deadlines.
• Contribute to corporate initiatives as needed, such as recruiting, training, business development support, etc.

Skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Data analysis

Communication skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Tools

Relativity

Nuix

Job description

Charles River Associates is seeking an Associate to join its Cyber Incident Response & eDiscovery team, supporting high-profile cyber incident response matters and data breach investigations in multiple offices, including Boston. You will process large data sets, identify sensitive information, and work with attorneys and clients to transform data into actionable insights.

You will gain exposure to CRA’s eDiscovery technology suite, participate in training, and collaborate on multidisciplinary