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Title
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Description
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We are looking for an experienced Electronic Discovery Project Manager to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing and managing electronic discovery (eDiscovery) projects from initiation through completion, ensuring compliance with legal standards, accuracy, and efficiency. This role requires a deep understanding of the eDiscovery process, including data collection, processing, review, and production. The Electronic Discovery Project Manager will collaborate closely with attorneys, paralegals, IT professionals, and external vendors to ensure seamless project execution.
The successful candidate will possess strong project management skills, excellent communication abilities, and a thorough understanding of legal technology tools and platforms. They will be responsible for developing project plans, timelines, and budgets, and will monitor progress to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. Additionally, the Electronic Discovery Project Manager will be expected to identify potential risks and proactively implement solutions to mitigate these risks.
In this role, you will be expected to maintain detailed documentation of project activities, manage vendor relationships, and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations. You will also be responsible for training and mentoring junior team members, providing guidance and support to ensure their professional growth and development.
The Electronic Discovery Project Manager will stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in eDiscovery, and will recommend improvements to existing processes and procedures. You will also be responsible for conducting quality assurance checks to ensure accuracy and completeness of project deliverables.
This position requires a high level of attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. The ideal candidate will be proactive, organized, and able to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders are essential.
We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and competitive compensation and benefits. If you are passionate about electronic discovery, possess strong project management skills, and are looking for an exciting opportunity to advance your career, we encourage you to apply.
Join our team and contribute to our mission of providing exceptional legal services through efficient and effective electronic discovery management. Your expertise and dedication will play a critical role in supporting our legal team and ensuring successful outcomes for our clients.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Manage electronic discovery projects from initiation to completion, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Coordinate with attorneys, paralegals, IT staff, and external vendors to ensure smooth project execution.
- Conduct quality assurance checks on project deliverables to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Identify potential risks and proactively implement solutions to mitigate these risks.
- Maintain detailed documentation of project activities and manage vendor relationships.
- Train and mentor junior team members, providing guidance and support.
- Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in eDiscovery.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's degree in Law, Information Technology, or related field.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience managing electronic discovery projects.
- Strong knowledge of eDiscovery processes, tools, and platforms.
- Excellent project management, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively under pressure.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Experience working with legal teams and external vendors.
- Proficiency in legal technology software and platforms such as Relativity, Nuix, or similar.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience managing electronic discovery projects?
- What eDiscovery tools and platforms are you most familiar with?
- How do you handle tight deadlines and multiple simultaneous projects?
- Can you provide an example of a challenging eDiscovery project you managed and how you overcame the challenges?
- How do you stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in eDiscovery?
