Legal Practice Technology Discovery Advisor

Kirkland & Ellis; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirkland & Ellis in Washington, DC area is seeking a Discovery Advisor in our Litigation & Practice Technology group to lead high-stakes document review projects from start to finish. You will coordinate teams, design workflows, and ensure defensible search strategies using Relativity and TAR techniques.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in complex litigation support, JD, and hands-on GenAI experience, with strong analytics and training skills to elevate review quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate required.
• Minimum 7 years of experience supporting complex document review projects and managing discovery across large-scale litigation.
• Deep knowledge of the litigation lifecycle, eDiscovery protocols and best practices from data preservation through trial.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Relativity and other major eDiscovery platforms; strong search construction and review design.
• GenAI tools to streamline document review and discovery workflows; comfortable developing prompts and validating outputs.

Responsibilities

• Discovery Lifecycle Management – over see end-to-end discovery across large matters.
• Review Oversight & Execution – coordinate onboarding, training, and QA; support substantive review and privilege logging.
• Workflow Optimization – design and implement review workflows including TAR and defensible search.
• Project Coordination – define scope, track progress, lead meetings, coordinate across teams and vendors.
• Analytics & Reporting – analyze findings, provide metrics, flag key documents for deposition or trial.
• Technology Enablement – provide hands-on support in Relativity and other tools; assist with privilege logs and advanced searches.
• Knowledge Sharing – develop training and contribute to internal publications.
• Special Projects – deliver technical and consulting support for urgent client requests.

Skills

eDiscovery

Relativity

GenAI

TAR

Analytics

Team leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Relativity platform

BrainSpace

NexLP

CAL/CMML

Job description

About Kirkland & Ellis

At Kirkland & Ellis, we don’t just meet the standard for legal excellence — we set it. Our culture is built on teamwork, ingenuity and an unwavering commitment to continuous growth. We tackle the most sophisticated legal challenges with bold ideas and innovative solutions, powered by the exceptional experience and ambition of our 7,000+ people, including 4,000+ attorneys, across 24 offices worldwide. Our dedicated professionals share our lawyers’ commitment to excellence and show up each day to do meaningful work that helps drive global business, investment and innovation forward.

About Kirkland & Ellis

At Kirkland & Ellis, we don’t just meet the standard for legal excellence — we set it. Our culture is built on teamwork, ingenuity and an unwavering commitment to continuous growth. We tackle the most sophisticated legal challenges with bold ideas and innovative solutions, powered by the exceptional experience and ambition of our 7,000+ people, including 4,000+ attorneys, across 24 offices worldwide. Our dedicated professionals share our lawyers’ commitment to excellence and show up each day to do meaningful work that helps drive global business, investment and innovation forward.

What You’ll Do

Are you a strategic thinker with deep experience in eDiscovery who thrives on driving efficiency and excellence across complex litigation matters? As a Discovery Advisor within our Litigation & Practice Technology (LPT) group, you’ll play a critical role in managing and executing high-stakes document review projects from start to finish. Working under the direction of LPT Directors and in close collaboration with attorneys and review teams, you’ll lead discovery initiatives that are essential to litigation success, leveraging technology, process, and your strong consulting skills to deliver results.

This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced professional who excels at managing review workflows, training teams, analyzing key evidence, and integrating best practices in eDiscovery and litigation support.

• Discovery Lifecycle Management – Oversee end-to-end discovery processes across large, complex litigation matters, from investigation and review to production and trial preparation.
• Review Oversight & Execution – Coordinate review team onboarding, training, and quality assurance; support substantive review, privilege logging, and fact development under attorney direction.
• Workflow Optimization – Design and implement review workflows using leading tools and protocols, including batching strategies, TAR (technology-assisted review), and defensible search methodologies.
• Project Coordination – Define scope, track progress, lead meetings, and communicate across internal teams, outside counsel, vendors, and clients to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Analytics & Reporting – Analyze and summarize review findings; provide metrics, identify gaps, flag key documents, and help case teams prepare for depositions and trial.
• Technology Enablement – Provide hands‑on support in Relativity and other platforms; assist with privilege logs, advanced searches, QC, and custom litigation support tools.
• Knowledge Sharing – Support team development through training, internal documentation, and contributions to department publications and presentations.
• Special Projects – Execute technical and consulting support for unique or urgent client and case team requests as needed.

What You’ll Bring

• Education – Juris Doctorate (JD) required.
• Experience – Minimum 7 years of experience supporting complex document review projects and managing discovery across large-scale litigation.
• Litigation & eDiscovery Expertise – Deep knowledge of the litigation lifecycle, eDiscovery protocols, and best practices from data preservation through trial.
• Technical Proficiency – Extensive hands‑on experience with Relativity and other major eDiscovery platforms; strong skills in search construction, results validation, and review design.
• GenAI Proficiency – Experience using cutting‑edge legal AI tools to streamline document review and discovery workflows. You'll be comfortable working with GenAI platforms, developing effective prompts, validating AI outputs, and advising teams on the best use of legal AI solutions across discovery and broader legal matters.
• Review Strategy & Analytics – Familiarity with TAR, analytics tools (e.g., BrainSpace, NexLP), and protocols such as CAL/CMML to drive review efficiency and quality.
• Team Leadership – Proven ability to manage and train contract attorneys, guide review teams, and deliver clear feedback and guidance.
• Communication & Problem Solving – Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to adapt quickly, troubleshoot effectively, and provide proactive solutions.
• Project Management – Ability to manage multiple deadlines, stakeholders, and shifting requirements in a fast‑paced environment.
• Flexibility & Commitment – Willingness to support after‑hours work, weekends, and occasional travel based on project demands

Compensation

The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position in each of the below locations. This range may differ based on your geographic location and cost of living considerations. At Kirkland & Ellis, we consider compensation more than just a base salary. We offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits including comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and retirement. We also offer personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.

Compensation Range

Chicago: $153,000 - $191,000

New York: $153,000 - $211,000

Equal Employment Opportunity

All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.