Associate for the eDiscovery team at Kirkland & Ellis LLP.
Requires 4-6 years of post-qualification litigation experience.
Experience includes legal research, drafting motions, managing written discovery, and taking/defending depositions.
Focus on sophisticated commercial litigation, products liability, antitrust disputes, and/or internal/government investigations.
Interest in specializing in modern eDiscovery and information governance, including preservation, collection, review, and production. Deep prior eDiscovery experience is not required.
Strong analytical, research, written, and verbal communication skills are essential.
Demonstrated organizational, project management, and sound litigation judgment.
Ability to manage multiple workstreams, engage directly with clients, and coordinate with case teams and vendors.
Strong academic credentials required. Position can be based in any U.S. Kirkland office.
The hiring salary range for this position is $310,000 to $390,000.

May 26, 2026

Chicago - eDiscovery Associate

LitigationAntitrustCommercialE-DiscoveryProduct Liability

Kirkland & Ellis LLPChicago

Practice area

Litigation · Antitrust · Commercial · E-Discovery · Product Liability

PQE

4-6 years

Location

Chicago, Illinois

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

Associate for the eDiscovery team at Kirkland & Ellis LLP.
Requires 4-6 years of post-qualification litigation experience.
Experience includes legal research, drafting motions, managing written discovery, and taking/defending depositions.
Focus on sophisticated commercial litigation, products liability, antitrust disputes, and/or internal/government investigations.
Interest in specializing in modern eDiscovery and information governance, including preservation, collection, review, and production. Deep prior eDiscovery experience is not required.
Strong analytical, research, written, and verbal communication skills are essential.
Demonstrated organizational, project management, and sound litigation judgment.
Ability to manage multiple workstreams, engage directly with clients, and coordinate with case teams and vendors.
Strong academic credentials required. Position can be based in any U.S. Kirkland office.
The hiring salary range for this position is $310,000 to $390,000.

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Last updated: May 27, 2026