Consulting Associate/Cyber Incident Response eDiscovery (Forensic Services practice)
About The Position
Charles River Associates (CRA) is seeking a Consulting Associate to join its Cyber Incident Response & eDiscovery team in Chicago, Boston, Washington, DC, or New York. This role involves supporting high-profile cyber incident response matters, data breach investigations, and complex eDiscovery engagements. The associate will work with experienced consultants, attorneys, and clients to identify and analyze potentially impacted information, transforming complex datasets into actionable insights. Utilizing CRA's eDiscovery technology suite, the position requires processing, organizing, analyzing, and reporting on large volumes of structured and unstructured data to meet regulatory, legal, and investigative objectives. The role provides significant opportunities for professional development through formal training, mentorship, and exposure to complex client engagements.
Requirements
- 3-5 years of experience in eDiscovery, cyber incident response, digital forensics, data privacy, investigations, or a related field.
- Experience administering Relativity workspaces and utilizing core review, analytics, and reporting features; certifications are a plus.
- Experience managing document production workflows and executing quality control procedures.
- Experience processing data using tools such as Nuix, Relativity, or similar platforms.
- Experience conducting search term analysis and related reporting methodologies.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to work effectively with large and complex datasets.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to work on multiples projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Willingness to travel occasionally, as required (minimal travel expected).
Nice To Haves
- Awareness of privacy regulations, data protection concepts is a plus, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Support and lead workstreams related to cyber incident response and data breach investigations involving sensitive data.
- Process, organize, and analyze large datasets using industry-standard eDiscovery and forensic technologies.
- Conduct data analysis and data mining to identify personally identifiable information (PII), protected health information (PHI), and other sensitive data types.
- Manage and administer review databases, including data loading, workspace configuration, user management, and reporting.
- Conduct quality control procedures to ensure the accuracy of deliverables.
- Prepare client-facing updates and reports.
- Serve as a day-to-day resource for senior consultants by providing support throughout engagements.
- Coordinate with cross-functional project teams to manage competing priorities and meet critical deadlines.
- Contribute to corporate initiatives as needed, such as recruiting, training, business development support, etc.
Benefits
- Comprehensive total rewards program
- Superior benefits package
- Wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being
- In-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
- Paid parental leave
- Employee assistance resources
- Commuter benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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