Cyber Incident Response & eDiscovery Associate

Charles River Associates; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100 hours of training annually

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Charles River Associates is seeking an Associate to join our Cyber Incident Response & eDiscovery team. The role supports high-profile cyber incident response matters, data breach investigations, and complex eDiscovery engagements across multiple U.S.

cities, with opportunities to work alongside attorneys and clients. Using CRA's eDiscovery technology suite, you will process and analyze large datasets to provide actionable insights for regulatory, legal, and investigative objectives, while

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in eDiscovery, cyber incident response, digital forensics, data privacy, investigations, or a related field.
• Experience with Relativity 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 personal data types (PII, PHI, etc.).
• 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 deadlines.
• Contribute to corporate initiatives such as recruiting, training, and business development support.

Skills

eDiscovery

Cyber incident response

Digital forensics

Data privacy

Investigations

PII/PHI data handling

Excel/data reporting

Tools

Nuix

Relativity

Job description

Charles River Associates is seeking an Associate to join our Cyber Incident Response & eDiscovery team. The role supports high-profile cyber incident response matters, data breach investigations, and complex eDiscovery engagements across multiple U.S.

cities, with opportunities to work alongside attorneys and clients. Using CRA's eDiscovery technology suite, you will process and analyze large datasets to provide actionable insights for regulatory, legal, and investigative objectives, while