(E-Discovery Practitioner) Senior Information Governance Specialist
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 23 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 an experienced electronic discovery professional who is interested in branching out into Risk Management and Information Governance? As a (E-Discovery Practitioner) Senior Information Governance Specialist II , you’ll play a critical role within the Information Governance (IG) team, conducting internal data collections for high visibility matters to protect the Firm’s data, reputation, and strategic objectives.
Reporting through the Information Governance Manager for Internal Collections, this role is a key contributor to the execution and delivery of information governance and electronic discovery (eDiscovery) services. You’ll collaborate daily with attorneys, paralegals, business professionals, Information Technology (IT), and senior stakeholders—providing trusted guidance, conducting complex data collections, and delivering a consistently high standard of “white glove” service across the Firm.
By ensuring internal data is collected, stored, and protected effectively, you’ll help maintain strong information integrity, support compliance, and reduce risk across the organization.
- Information Collection & eDiscovery Execution –Conduct collections from internal Firm data sources in response to subpoenas, Requests for Production (RFPs), and other Firm-directed requests, ensuring accuracy, defensibility, and timeliness throughout the electronic discovery lifecycle.
- Stakeholder Collaboration & Advisory Support – Partner with attorneys, paralegals, legal staff, and administrative teams to define custodians, data sources, scope, and collection strategies, while translating complex eDiscovery concepts into clear, plain-language guidance.
- Technology & Tool Expertise – Search, collect, process, and export data using tools such as Relativity, email archive platforms, Microsoft (MS) Exchange, MS Purview, and iManage Document Management System (DMS), adapting quickly to new technologies as they are introduced.
- Relativity Workspace Management – Prepare data for review, manage processing and post-processing activities, resolve errors, and handle indexing, batching, searching, exports, and productions within Relativity.
- Risk Identification & Escalation – Proactively identify information governance risks, manage conflicts between data sources and requesters, and escalate issues as appropriate to protect the Firm and support compliance.
- Cross-Functional Leadership –participate in cross-functional teams, working closely with IT, Litigation & Practice Technology, Risk Management leadership, and external vendors to support collections, reviews, productions, and system enhancements.
- Process Improvement & Documentation – Assist in developing, updating, and maintaining procedures, best practices, and workflows to continuously improve Internal Collections operations.
- Training & Support – Provide training and ongoing user support to attorneys, paralegals, and business professionals on litigation technology tools and information governance processes.
- Operational Responsiveness – Manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and support business needs, including occasional work outside standard business hours when required.
What You’ll Bring
* Education – An accredited undergraduate degree required. * eDiscovery Experience – A minimum of 10 years of hands-on electronic discovery experience, including prior law firm or in-house legal experience. * Relativity Expertise – Advanced experience creating, administering, and using Relativity workspaces, including data processing, complex searching, review setup and production (Relativity Certified Administrator strongly preferred). * Technical Aptitude – Strong comfort with information technologies and tools, including MS Office applications (Outlook, Excel), advanced text editors (Notepad++, UltraEdit) remote collaboration platforms (Zoom, MS Teams), and—preferably—email archives, iManage DMS, MS Purview, SharePoint, structured data tools, and related systems. * Analytical & Communication Skills – Ability to analyze data, prioritize complex workloads, and clearly communicate technical and governance concepts to audiences with varying levels of technical knowledge. * Professional Presence & Collaboration – A proactive, detail-oriented, and self-motivated approach, paired with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across the Firm. * Work Arrangement – Ability to work a hybrid schedule (three days in-office, two days remote).
If you’re motivated to engage in complex eDiscovery efforts while protecting the Firm and our clients from risk, strengthen information governance practices, and make a meaningful impact within a collaborative, high-performing legal environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Compensation
The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position in each of the below locations. 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
Los Angeles: $129,000 - $153,000
Bay Area: $129,000 - $175,000
How to Apply
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