Senior Legal Practice Tech & eDiscovery Specialist

Kirkland & Ellis; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 133,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirkland & Ellis seeks a Senior Analyst in Legal Practice Technology to drive complex data management, eDiscovery workflows, and analytics. You will manage Relativity and Brainspace environments, support production, and ensure data quality across discovery phases with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.

The role emphasizes collaboration with project managers and case teams, with opportunities to grow into data science-related work and AI-focused engagements, including occasional travel and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; an associate degree combined with relevant experience will be considered.
• Minimum 6 years in legal technology or eDiscovery support within a large firm or equivalent service provider.
• Hands-on experience with leading eDiscovery platforms (Relativity, Reveal).
• Experience with data processing tools (Relativity, Nuix, LAW).
• Experience using analytics tools (Relativity Analytics, Brainspace, NexLP).
• Knowledge of SQL, Python, and scripting languages.

Responsibilities

• Data & Database Management: process, convert, and manage electronically stored information (ESI).
• Technical Execution: configure and administer Relativity workspaces, Brainspace, and other eDiscovery apps.
• Quality & Compliance: perform quality control on data processing and production deliverables.
• Production Support: generate load files, metadata, native files, and text; ensure OCR and redaction quality.
• Troubleshooting & Support: resolve data loading and application issues for case teams.
• Analytics & Reporting: use Relativity Analytics and Brainspace for deduplication, threading, privilege review, and predictive modeling.
• Collaboration & Communication: coordinate with project teams to meet deadlines and maintain clear communication.
• Process Improvement: contribute to documentation and training material to improve efficiency.
• Training & Knowledge Sharing: deliver training sessions and briefings to leadership.

Skills

Data management

Relativity

Brainspace

SQL

Python

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred; associate degree considered

Tools

Relativity

Brainspace

Nuix

LAW

NexLP

Job description

Kirkland & Ellis seeks a Senior Analyst in Legal Practice Technology to drive complex data management, eDiscovery workflows, and analytics. You will manage Relativity and Brainspace environments, support production, and ensure data quality across discovery phases with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.

The role emphasizes collaboration with project managers and case teams, with opportunities to grow into data science-related work and AI-focused engagements, including occasional travel and