Kirkland & Ellis-posted about 1 year ago
$136,000 - $230,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
New York, NY
5,001-10,000 employees
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

The Litigation & Practice Technology (LPT) Discovery Advisor at Kirkland & Ellis plays a crucial role in supporting the execution of document review projects and managing related technology and workflows. This position requires a strong understanding of the litigation lifecycle and eDiscovery processes, with a focus on delivering high-quality results in complex legal matters. The advisor will collaborate with various teams to ensure efficient project management and effective use of technology in document review.

  • Investigate and develop a substantive understanding of assigned matters.
  • Complete document review projects including quality checks, fact-development support, privilege review and logging.
  • Summarize review progress and substantive findings in document sets, alerting merits counsel to key evidence and detecting deficiencies in collections and productions.
  • Consult on the design of managed review projects and supporting workflows, including best use of technology and process.
  • Coordinate review team onboarding, training, and management, including drafting review protocols and guidance.
  • Define, assess, track, and report key metrics, quality standards, decisions, and changes in scope to ensure reviews are completed on time and within budget.
  • Coordinate activities and communications related to review work-streams, partnering with internal project managers, analysts, paralegals, and attorneys.
  • Contribute to departmental publications, presentations, and documentation creation.
  • A minimum of 7 years of experience supporting the design and management of complex document review projects.
  • Thorough knowledge of the litigation lifecycle and eDiscovery processes.
  • Substantial experience with Relativity and proficient ability to review documents and maximize efficiencies in the tool.
  • Ability to effectively liaise with multiple case teams, clients, litigation support teams, and vendors.
  • Experience consulting case teams and clients on best practices related to data collection, privacy, information governance, and security.
  • Ability to manage complex litigation and diverse client data from preservation through review and production.
  • Experience training case teams on analytics use and other eDiscovery best practices.
  • Comprehensive healthcare
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plans
  • Personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities
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