Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. TruLegal is recruiting for an unnamed leading national law firm seeking an eDiscovery Project Manager for a fully remote role. The manager will guide legal teams, oversee eDiscovery projects and budgets, coordinate data processing and production, and ensure quality control and data security throughout the eDiscovery lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Oversee eDiscovery projects from initiation through completion, ensuring deliverables meet established quality standards, deadlines, and budget expectations
- Partner with attorneys and legal teams to develop effective discovery strategies, recommend appropriate approaches, and support informed decision-making throughout the EDRM lifecycle
- Establish project budgets, track expenses, and manage financial performance to maintain cost efficiency across matters
- Coordinate project activities and maintain clear, consistent communication with legal teams regarding timelines, requirements, milestones, and deliverables
- Monitor data processing, review, and production activities, performing quality control assessments and documenting project progress and results
- Identify opportunities to improve existing workflows, streamline processes, and increase operational efficiency
- Provide technical guidance and assistance to attorneys and other legal professionals on both standard and advanced eDiscovery functionality
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including specifications, status reports, activity records, and relevant tracking information
- Oversee the handling, tracking, and preservation of electronic data, ensuring appropriate chain of custody, security, and compliance with established storage and archival procedures
- Utilize project management platforms and internal tracking systems to document activities and maintain visibility into data throughout its lifecycle, from initial receipt through final disposition
Skills
- Strong proficiency with Relativity Server 2021 or later, including practical experience supporting litigation discovery projects
- Comprehensive understanding of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) and its application to eDiscovery project management
- Working knowledge of principles established by the Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS)
- Demonstrated success managing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting competing deadlines and maintaining quality standards
- Proven ability to anticipate client needs, address potential challenges proactively, and provide responsive support
- Strong analytical reasoning, sound judgment, and effective problem-solving capabilities
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys, colleagues, and other stakeholders
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to work independently, exercise professional judgment, and contribute effectively within a team environment
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Some eDiscovery project management experience within a law firm or eDiscovery services provider, including hands-on use of Relativity and demonstrated ability to delegate litigation support responsibilities across a team
- Knowledge of the complete EDRM lifecycle, from data collection through production
Benefits
- Fully remote work
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