Consulting Associate/eDiscovery (Forensic Services practice)

About Charles River Associates

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 provide clients with clear, implementable solutions to complex business concerns.

Position Overview

CRA’s Forensic Services practice helps organizations uphold their commitment to integrity by supporting them and their counsel in responding independently to civil litigation and regulatory matters involving allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, misconduct, and noncompliance. We are recognized for deploying multidisciplinary teams of forensic professionals who deliver deeper insights and actionable value efficiently. Our goal is to help clients anticipate challenges, manage risk effectively, and emerge stronger and more resilient from complex events.

We are seeking a Consulting Associate to join our Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas, Houston, Washington DC, Oakland, or New York office. As a Consulting 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. Your responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):

• Support senior consultants and clients with tasks related to Relativity database administration, 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.

Qualifications

• 3-5 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 processing and loading data into Relativity and basic Relativity administrative functions.
• Experience with executing and running quality control of document productions.
• Knowledge of MS Excel advanced functions, such as pivot tables and formulas.
• Experience performing search term analysis and search term reporting.
• Understanding of QC 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 strict deadlines.
• Ability to travel as needed (minimal travel expected).

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To Apply

To be considered for a position in the United States, we require the following:

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

If you are interested in applying for one of our international locations, please visit our Careers site to view and apply for available jobs.

Career Growth and Benefits

• 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, mental, emotional and financial well-being, and in-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers.

Work Location Flexibility

CRA creates a work environment that enables our colleagues to benefit from being together in the office to best deliver on our promise of career growth, mentorship and inclusivity. At the same time, we recognize that individuals realize a range of benefits when working from home periodically. We currently expect that individuals spend at least 3 to 4 days a week working in the office (which may include traveling to another CRA office or to client meetings), with specific days determined in coordination with your practice or team.

Our Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Associates is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Salary and other compensation

A good-faith estimate of the annual base salary range for this position is $100,000 - $126,500. Stating pay within this range may vary based on factors such as education level, experience, skills, geographic location, market conditions, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for additional bonus incentive compensation.

CRA offers a comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements, which may include: medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; life and disability insurance; paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays); paid parental leave; wellness programs and employee assistance resources; and commuter benefits.