Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. TruLegal is representing a major AmLaw firm seeking a Senior eDiscovery Project Manager. The role manages complex eDiscovery matters across the full EDRM, partnering with attorneys and legal teams to oversee workflows, budgets, timelines, quality control, processing, review, production, data tracking, and final deliverables.
Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate, proactive, and concise communication and documentation regarding project specifications, status, reports, and deliverables
- Partner with legal teams to provide strategic guidance and ensure decisions follow best practices throughout the EDRM
- Develop project budgets and monitor costs throughout the lifecycle of each matter to maintain financial efficiency
- Plan and execute eDiscovery projects accurately, on schedule, and within estimated budgets
- Review, document, and report on quality control procedures and the progress of data processing, review, and production
- Assist firm personnel with basic and advanced end-user functionality throughout all phases of the eDiscovery process
- Maintain data security by tracking the custody, control, and status of project data and ensuring appropriate storage and archival procedures are followed
- Document project actions using applicable tracking systems, forms, and project management applications to maintain visibility into data throughout its lifecycle from receipt through archival
- Evaluate workflows and identify opportunities for greater efficiency and process improvement
Skills
- * Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent assignments under tight deadlines
- * Proven ability to proactively anticipate client needs
- * Strong teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills
- * Proficiency with Relativity Server 2021 or newer
- * Strong working knowledge and application of Electronic Discovery Reference Model standards
- * Proficiency in applying Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists principles
- * Strong analytical thinking, judgment, and problem-solving abilities
- * Ability to manage deadlines and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment
- * Willingness to work non-standard hours, including mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends when deadlines require
- * Ability to work collaboratively and credibly while maintaining strong attention to detail
- * Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- * Ability to communicate effectively with attorneys, staff, and other stakeholders verbally and in writing
- * High school diploma or equivalent
- * Demonstrated project management experience, including effectively delegating litigation support tasks to other team members
- * Experience using Relativity within a law firm or eDiscovery service provider environment
- * Knowledge of the complete EDRM lifecycle from collection through production
Benefits
- Remote position for candidates located in a state in which our client has an office.
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