Senior eDiscovery & Practice Technology Leader

Kirkland & Ellis; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirkland & Ellis in the United States seeks an experienced Legal Practice Technology Discovery Advisor to lead high-stakes document review projects from inception to production. You will collaborate with LPT Directors, attorneys, and review teams to design efficient workflows, leverage Relativity, and apply AI-enabled review strategies to achieve litigation objectives.

The role requires JD and at least 7 years in complex document review, with deep eDiscovery knowledge, TAR, BrainSpace or NexLP,

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (JD) is required.
• 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 skills in search construction, results validation, and review design.
• Experience using cutting-edge legal AI tools to streamline document review and discovery workflows; comfortable with GenAI platforms, prompts, validating outputs, and advising teams.
• Familiarity with TAR, analytics tools (BrainSpace, NexLP), and CAL/CMML to drive review efficiency and quality.
• Proven ability to manage and train contract attorneys, guide review teams, and deliver clear feedback and guidance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to adapt quickly, troubleshoot effectively, and provide proactive solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, stakeholders, and shifting requirements in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to support after-hours work, weekends, and occasional travel based on project demands

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end discovery processes across large, complex litigation matters.
• Coordinate review team onboarding, training, and quality assurance; support substantive review and privilege logging.
• Design and implement review workflows using TAR and defensible search methodologies.
• Define scope, track progress, and communicate across teams, outside counsel, vendors, and clients.
• Analyze and summarize review findings; provide metrics and flag key documents for depositions and trial.
• Provide hands-on support in Relativity and other platforms; assist with privilege logs and QC.
• Support team development via training and internal publications.
• Execute technical and consulting support for urgent client requests.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

GenAI proficiency

eDiscovery expertise

Relativity proficiency

Training and mentoring

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Tools

Relativity

BrainSpace

NexLP

CAL/CMML

Job description

Kirkland & Ellis in the United States seeks an experienced Legal Practice Technology Discovery Advisor to lead high-stakes document review projects from inception to production. You will collaborate with LPT Directors, attorneys, and review teams to design efficient workflows, leverage Relativity, and apply AI-enabled review strategies to achieve litigation objectives.

The role requires JD and at least 7 years in complex document review, with deep eDiscovery knowledge, TAR, BrainSpace or NexLP,