Litigation & Practice Technology Discovery Advisor (all US locations)

Litigation & Practice Technology Discovery Advisor

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Litigation & Practice Technology Discovery Advisor

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About Kirkland & Ellis

At Kirkland & Ellis, we don't just meet the standard for legal excellence—we set it. Our culture is built on teamwork, ingenuity, and an unwavering commitment to continuous growth. We tackle the most sophisticated legal challenges with bold ideas and innovative solutions, powered by the exceptional expertise and dedication of our people.

About Kirkland & Ellis

At Kirkland & Ellis, we don't just meet the standard for legal excellence—we set it. Our culture is built on teamwork, ingenuity, and an unwavering commitment to continuous growth. We tackle the most sophisticated legal challenges with bold ideas and innovative solutions, powered by the exceptional expertise and dedication of our people.

With 6,500+ professionals, including 4,000 lawyers, across 21 offices worldwide, Kirkland attorneys shape markets, influence policies, and establish legal precedents that redefine what's possible. We bring together the best minds to meet clients where they are, driving the future of business, investment, and innovation.

What You'll Do

The Litigation & Practice Technology ("LPT") Discovery Advisor reports to an LPT Director and will work at the direction of LPT Directors, eDiscovery Committee and other firm attorneys to assist with the execution of document review projects and related technology and workflow management.

Ideal candidates will have 7 years (preferred) experience of supporting discovery needs for diverse clients in large, complex litigation matters, with the ability to manage discovery from start to finish.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

As requested by an LPT Director and / or directed by firm attorneys, the Discovery Advisor will perform the following functions.

Consulting, Review Support & Project Management Responsibilities

• 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 including alerting merits counsel to key evidence, detecting deficiencies in collections and productions and highlighting relevant facts in support of investigations, preparation of witness kits and other projects as assigned and supervised by firm attorneys.
• 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 other guidance. In coordination with firm attorneys, provide review teams substantive feedback on performance and provide re-training where needed.
• Define, assess, track and report key metrics, quality standards, decisions and changes in scope to ensure reviews are completed on time, with appropriate quality checks and within budget.
• Coordinate activities and communications related to review work-streams including : partnering with internal project managers, analysts, paralegals and attorneys; setting agendas and running project meetings; and determining project requirements, schedules and deliverables.
• Contribute to departmental publications, presentations and documentation creation. Train, QC and update case teams and department as required.

Technical Responsibilities

What You'll Bring

A successful Discovery Advisor will have a strong combination of the following consulting, review support project management and technical experience, capabilities, and knowledge.

Consulting, Review Support & Project Management Required

Consulting, Review Support & Project Management - Preferred

Technical - Required

Technical - Preferred

Other Qualifications & Requirements.

Compensation

The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position in Chicago. This range may differ based on your geographic location and cost of living considerations. At Kirkland & Ellis, we consider compensation more than just a base salary. We offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits including comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and retirement. We also offer personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.

Compensation Range

How to Apply

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Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others at Kirkland.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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