Litigation & Practice Technology Discovery Advisor (all US locations)

Overview

Litigation & Practice Technology Discovery Advisor (all US locations) — join to apply for this role at Jobs via Dice.

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 experience and ambition of our 7,000+ people, including 4,000+ attorneys, across 22 offices worldwide. Our dedicated professionals share our lawyers\' commitment to excellence and show up each day to do meaningful work that helps drive global business, investment and innovation forward.

What You'll Do

• Are you a strategic thinker with deep experience in eDiscovery who thrives on driving efficiency and excellence across complex litigation matters? As a Discovery Advisor within our Litigation & Practice Technology (LPT) group, you\'ll play a critical role in managing and executing high-stakes document review projects from start to finish. Working under the direction of LPT Directors and in close collaboration with attorneys and review teams, you\'ll lead discovery initiatives that are essential to litigation success, leveraging technology, process, and your strong consulting skills to deliver results.
• This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced professional who excels at managing review workflows, training teams, analyzing key evidence, and integrating best practices in eDiscovery and litigation support.
• Discovery Lifecycle Management

Oversee end-to-end discovery processes across large, complex litigation matters, from investigation and review to production and trial preparation.

Coordinate review team onboarding, training, and quality assurance; support substantive review, privilege logging, and fact development under attorney direction.

Design and implement review workflows using leading tools and protocols, including batching strategies, TAR (technology-assisted review), and defensible search methodologies.

Define scope, track progress, lead meetings, and communicate across internal teams, outside counsel, vendors, and clients to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

Analyze and summarize review findings; provide metrics, identify gaps, flag key documents, and help case teams prepare for depositions and trial.

Provide hands-on support in Relativity and other platforms; assist with privilege logs, advanced searches, QC, and custom litigation support tools.

Support team development through training, internal documentation, and contributions to department publications and presentations.

Execute technical and consulting support for unique or urgent client and case team requests as needed.

Qualifications

Juris Doctorate (JD) required.

Minimum 7 years of experience supporting complex document review projects and managing discovery across large-scale litigation.

Deep knowledge of the litigation lifecycle, eDiscovery protocols, and best practices from data preservation through trial.

Extensive hands-on experience with Relativity and other major eDiscovery platforms; strong skills in search construction, results validation, and review design.

Familiarity with TAR, analytics tools (e.g., BrainSpace, NexLP), and protocols such as CAL / CMML to drive review efficiency and quality.

Proven ability to manage and train contract attorneys, guide review teams, and deliver clear feedback and guidance.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to adapt quickly, troubleshoot effectively, and provide proactive solutions.

Ability to manage multiple deadlines, stakeholders, and shifting requirements in a fast-paced environment.

Willingness to support after-hours work, weekends, and occasional travel based on project demands.

Compensation

The salary for this role ranges from $155,000 to $220,000 depending upon the exact position, its location, and the years of experience required of the applicant. 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 provide personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities, all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.

How To Apply

To complete an application and submit your resume, please click "Apply Now."

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.

J-18808-Ljbffr