Consulting Associate/eDiscovery (Forensic Services practice)

About the position 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 a Consulting Associate to join our Chicago, Boston, Washington DC, 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. Responsibilities • 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. Requirements • 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. • 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 with MS Excel and/or MS Access. • Knowledge of search term analysis and search term reporting. • Understanding of quality control for eDiscovery processing and review. • 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). Nice-to-haves • Experience with document review management is beneficial but not required. • Relativity certifications are beneficial but not required. Benefits • CRA's robust skills development programs, including a commitment to offering 100 hours of training annually. • Comprehensive total rewards program including a 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. Apply tot his job Apply tot his job

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