Associate​/eDiscovery; Forensic Services practice

Associate/eDiscovery (Forensic Services practice)

Boston, MA;
Chicago, IL;
Dallas, TX;
New York, NY;
Washington, DC

Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm that provides economic, financial, and business management expertise to major law firms, corporations, and governments around the world. CRA advises clients on economic and financial matters pertaining to litigation and regulatory proceedings and guides corporations through critical business strategy and performance‑related issues. Since 1965, clients have engaged CRA for its combination of industry experience and rigorous, fact‑based analysis that provides clients with clear, implementable solutions to complex business concerns.

CRA’s Forensic Services practice supports companies’ commitment to integrity by assisting them and their counsel in independently responding to allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, misconduct and non‑compliance. We are noted for deploying cross‑trained teams of forensic professionals to assist our clients in gaining deeper insights and greater value more quickly. Our commitment to our clients is to help them better anticipate, manage, and become more resilient as a result of challenging events.

We are seeking an Associate to join our Chicago, Boston, Washington, DC, or New York office. As an Associate, you will leverage CRA’s eDiscovery technology suite to process, organize, analyze, and deliver data‑driven insights, while having frequent contact with senior leadership and project teams as a resource.

• Support senior consultants and clients with tasks related to database administration, data processing, review management, and user experience;
• Support senior consultants and clients to conduct analysis of relevant data;
• Utilize database skills to effectively analyze large data sets;
• Investigate and analyze evidence for litigation and expert support as needed;
• Ensure reliability of analysis through quality control review;
• Assist with corporate initiatives, recruiting, and training efforts as needed.

• 1–3 years of related professional experience.
• Understanding of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) and eDiscovery processes.
• Experience using Relativity as an advanced user and database administrator. Relativity certifications are beneficial but not required.
• Experience with loading data into Relativity and basic Relativity administrative functions.
• Experience with executing and running quality control of document productions.
• Experience processing electronic data in an industry‑standard tool such as Nuix, Relativity, etc., with a strong preference for Nuix.
• Experience creating reports with MS Excel.
• Experience with eDiscovery processing tools (Relativity, Nuix, LAW, iPro).
• Knowledge of search term analysis and search term reporting.
• Understanding of quality control for eDiscovery processing and review.
• Experience with document review management is beneficial but not required.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Rigorous organizational skills and attention to detail in all facets of work.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet timely deadlines.
• Ability to travel as needed (minimal travel expected).

• Resume – include current address, personal email and telephone number;
• Cover letter – describe your interest in CRA and how this role matches your goals.

• CRA’s robust skills development programs, including a commitment to offering 100 hours of training annually through formal and informal programs, encourage you to thrive as an individual and team member. Beginning with research and analysis skill building, training continues with technical training, presentation skills, internal seminars, and career mentoring and performance coaching from an assigned senior colleague. Additional leadership and collaboration opportunities exist through internal firm development activities.
• We offer a comprehensive total rewards program including a superior benefits package, wellness programming to support physical,…