Associate Director of Legal Data Analytics

Contact Discovery Services•Washington, DC

20d•Remote

About The Position

Contact Discovery Services is seeking an Associate Director of Legal Data Analytics to design and implement client-specific solutions throughout the EDRM. This role is part of the expanding Advisory Services Team and focuses on applying Generative AI and Machine Learning to complex disputes, investigations, and litigations. The position combines technical leadership and client consulting, with an emphasis on developing practical, defensible, client-facing AI solutions for eDiscovery. The successful candidate will bring extensive experience supporting complex litigation and investigation workflows, knowledge of the EDRM and legal case management, and the ability to partner with people at all levels of the organization. They will provide technical expertise in Generative AI and ML while communicating complex concepts clearly to clients, legal counsel, and internal stakeholders. The role is remote, with a negotiable start date.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in a Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, or similar technical role.
Significant experience in a regulated industry such as Legal, Finance, or Healthcare.
Demonstrated experience or high familiarity with industry-standard eDiscovery platforms, including Relativity aiR, eDiscovery AI, or similar advanced analytics tools.
Expert-level proficiency in prompt engineering, Python, and data analysis.
Experience working with large language models (LLMs) and advanced ML concepts.
Proven ability to explain complex technical concepts, such as model drift, hallucination, and confidence scoring, in clear, non-technical language to C-Suite and client audiences.
Extensive experience with workflows supporting complex litigations and investigations.
Knowledge of the full EDRM, legal case management, and litigation lifecycle.
Strong leadership and communication skills, including the ability to partner effectively with all levels of an organization.

Responsibilities

Lead the creation, testing, and continuous refinement of advanced Generative AI prompts and strategies to improve accuracy, efficiency, and defensibility.
Assist in designing and implementing an AI Auditability Protocol that transparently logs and makes AI outputs auditable, including prompt history and system parameters.
Collaborate with the Engineering Team to integrate, test, and optimize Generative and Non-Generative AI models in custom workflows.
Analyze off-the-shelf tools and recommend new offerings.
Suggest and plan tools that augment and improve existing workflows using Generative and Non-Generative AI applications.
Consult directly with clients and legal counsel as a subject matter expert, explaining the mechanics, defensibility, and limitations of AI tools.
Develop and deliver technical AI training and documentation for Sales and Client Services teams.
Support the Managing Director in defining, tracking, and reporting AI usage and accuracy KPIs to the Partner Team and C-Suite.