Job Description
Our client, a prestigious law firm known for its integrity and innovation, is seeking an eDiscovery Project Manager to join their Global Operations Team. The Project Manager will oversee the eDiscovery process for various litigation matters, collaborating with attorneys, paralegals, clients, and eDiscovery vendors across offices. Responsibilities include developing project plans, leveraging technology for efficiency, monitoring progress, and ensuring compliance with eDiscovery best practices. The ideal candidate will have several years of eDiscovery experience, be Relativity Certified, and possess strong project management and communication skills. Candidates residing in San Francisco, Redwood City, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, or Washington, D.C. will be required to be in the office three days a week. If you have a background in eDiscovery and a passion for delivering superior client service, this opportunity could be a perfect fit for you.
Please do not apply if you do not have eDiscovery experience.
Under the direction and supervision of the firm’s eDiscovery Partner, Counsel, and Director, the eDiscovery Project Manager will:- Collaborate with case team to evaluate eDiscovery project needs and develop a comprehensive eDiscovery project plan
- Monitor project progress and advise on adjustments to eDiscovery project plan to ensure project milestones are met
- Identify potential risks to project success and mitigate those risks
- Leverage technology to create efficiencies and cost savings on each matter
- Maintain project tracker and ensure all steps in the eDiscovery process are documented
- Use RelativityOne to process, analyze, search, thread, batch, review, and produce documents
- Provide guidance and training to case teams on eDiscovery software
- Analyze and report on all incoming data from client and external parties
- Review and edit document review protocols to ensure compliance with eDiscovery best practices
- Monitor document review progress and assess potential issues with cost or quality of the document review
- Assist in the creation of privilege logs
- Serve as primary liaison between case team and eDiscovery vendor
- Work with vendors to obtain eDiscovery project bids
- Work with case teams to evaluate vendor bids and select the best vendor for each project
- Lead matter kickoff call with case team and vendor and participate in all vendor meetings thereafter
- Perform detailed quality control checks on all vendor work, including all searches and document productions
- Monitor eDiscovery spend versus budget and regularly communicate with case teams regarding any anticipated budget overages
- Timely escalate project management issues and proactively implement steps to mitigate project delays
- At the end of each matter, assist case team in evaluating database decommissions options and ensure database is properly decommissioned in accordance with eDiscovery Playbook
- Advise on improvements to eDiscovery playbook
- Maintain knowledge of various litigation support and document review tools/updates
- Maintain current knowledge of industry standards and procedures
TECHNICAL SKILLS- Thorough understanding of the electronic discovery process
- Relativity Certified Administrator (RCA) certification is required; Relativity Analytics Specialist certification is a plus
- Brainspace Analyst Certification is highly preferred; additional Brainspace certifications are preferred
- Familiarity with other eDiscovery applications like Nuix, Reveal, DISCO, etc. is preferred
- Advanced skills in database searching, data analytics, and technology-assisted review (TAR)
- Proficiency in Adobe and Excel
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE- Bachelor’s degree
- Several years of experience in eDiscovery
- Prior eDiscovery role in an Am Law 100 law firm is preferred
- Proven experience working with eDiscovery vendors on pricing, budgets, and project management
- Experience designing workflows to facilitate ESI review
- Proficiency in processing, searching, threading, reviewing, and producing data in RelativityOne
- Experience handling large cases, including document collections, reviews, and productions
SKILLS- Ability to understand both the substantive and strategic aspects of various litigation matters
- Strong commitment to delivering superior client service to both internal and external clients
- Quick learner with the capability to deploy new technology swiftly
- Adaptability to unexpected changes, tight deadlines, and managing multiple collaborators simultaneously
- Excellent planning, project management, and organizational skills with attention to detail
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
FLEXIBILITIY- Willingness to work extended hours, including weekends and holidays
- Ability to travel and spend extended periods in other cities as needed
Expected salary for this non-exempt role is up to $140,000, commensurate with experience, training, skills, qualifications, and other market factors.
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