Legal Practice Tech Senior Analyst: Discovery & Data

Kirkland & Ellis; New York (NY); On-site; USD 133,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirkland & Ellis is seeking a Legal Practice Technology Senior Analyst to manage data, databases, and eDiscovery workflows across case teams in discovery and litigation support. You will work with Relativity, Brainspace, and other tools to ensure secure, accurate data handling and successful productions.

The role emphasizes collaboration, precision, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to advance into data science focused on AI for client engagements and occasional travel or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; an associate degree with relevant experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 6 years in legal technology or eDiscovery support, ideally within an Am Law 100 firm or equivalent service provider.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience with leading eDiscovery platforms (Relativity, Reveal), including database setup, search design, and workflow configuration.
• Strong knowledge of eDiscovery processing tools (Relativity, Nuix, LAW) and demonstrated experience in creating complex document productions.
• Minimum of 1 year using analytics tools (Relativity Analytics, Brainspace, NexLP) for machine learning–based review and quality control.
• Working knowledge of SQL, Python and scripting to convert and analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Data & Database Management: Process, convert, and manage electronically stored information (ESI) in accordance with case-specific requirements.
• Technical Execution: Create, configure, and administer Relativity workspaces, Brainspace environments, and other eDiscovery applications.
• Quality & Compliance: Conduct quality control checks on data processing and production deliverables to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with project specifications.
• Production Support: Generate custom load files, metadata, native files, and text files; ensure proper OCR, redaction, and production formatting.
• Troubleshooting & Support: Resolve complex data loading and application issues, providing timely, hands-on technical support to case teams.
• Analytics & Reporting: Utilize analytics tools such as Relativity Analytics and Brainspace to support deduplication, email threading, privilege review, and predictive modeling.
• Collaboration & Communication: Partner with Project Managers, Operations, and case teams to meet deadlines, manage deliverables, and maintain clear communication across offices.
• Process Improvement: Contribute to documentation, training materials, and process refinement initiatives that advance departmental efficiency.
• Training & Knowledge Sharing: Deliver training sessions for case teams and provide briefings to department leadership as requested.

Skills

SQL

Python

Communication

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Relativity

Reveal

Nuix

LAW

Relativity Analytics

Brainspace

NexLP

Job description

Kirkland & Ellis is seeking a Legal Practice Technology Senior Analyst to manage data, databases, and eDiscovery workflows across case teams in discovery and litigation support. You will work with Relativity, Brainspace, and other tools to ensure secure, accurate data handling and successful productions.

The role emphasizes collaboration, precision, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to advance into data science focused on AI for client engagements and occasional travel or