Cyber Incident Response & eDiscovery Associate

Charles River Associates; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellness program

Immigration support

Training opportunities

Job summary

Charles River Associates is seeking an Associate for its Cyber Incident Response & eDiscovery team to support high-profile matters across multiple U.S. offices. You will process large data sets, identify sensitive information, and assist with databases and reporting in a fast-paced client-service environment.

The role offers professional development, exposure to complex engagements, and opportunities to contribute to cross-functional teams in Chicago, Boston, or other major markets.

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

eDiscovery

Cyber incident response

Digital forensics

Data privacy

PII/PHI handling

Excel

Data reporting

Analytical skills

Communication

Travel readiness

Tools

Relativity

Nuix

Job description

Charles River Associates is seeking an Associate for its Cyber Incident Response & eDiscovery team to support high-profile matters across multiple U.S. offices. You will process large data sets, identify sensitive information, and assist with databases and reporting in a fast-paced client-service environment.

The role offers professional development, exposure to complex engagements, and opportunities to contribute to cross-functional teams in Chicago, Boston, or other major markets.