Project Manager, Litigation Support

The Project Manager will report into the Litigation Support Manager and department Director.

Requirements include 6+ years of law firm, Electronic Discovery vendor, or in-house counsel/practice support experience, with a strong emphasis on litigation. This position will also be responsible for overseeing, coordinating and tracking project progress and workflow from inception to trial; designing databases and reports; reviewing and quality checking database data loads; working with vendors and coordinating complex projects; developing recommendations, plans, cost estimates, budgets, procedures, and specifications for case-specific projects from discovery to trial phase; drafting project proposals and provide status reports; providing end user support and customer service; troubleshooting litigation support firm applications. Experience as a Project Manager at a reputable and internationally recognized law firm is a plus.
Also necessary are strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment under strict deadlines, effectively manage multiple responsibilities, and meet budget and deadline demands. Familiarity with trial presentation software, Sanction or Trial Director is preferred. On-site trial experience is a plus. 

Responsibilities

• Working with case teams to plan electronic discovery projects for both ESI and paper files, including identification, preservation, collection, processing, analysis, review, and production of ESI.
• Overseeing each project and ensuring quality and success through actions.
• Consulting with case teams regarding best practices for document management, electronic discovery, and matter workflow.
• Preparing recommendations, budgets, and project plans.
• Communicating with case teams on discovery management issues, such as budget status and production planning.
• Reporting to case teams and management on project status.
• Assisting lawyers with preparation for Rule 26(f) conferences.
• Assist attorneys in preparing for client IT interviews and create questionnaires.
• Tracking and analyzing incoming client data.
• Designing databases in vendor applications and internal litigation support applications.
• Advising and recommending vendor selection.
• Initiating, negotiating, overseeing, and coordinating vendor work.
• Maintaining detailed familiarity with vendor platforms and providing support to case teams utilizing those platforms.
• Ability to travel domestic and internationally to support cases.
• Meet billable hours set by firm. 

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree required. Juris Doctor, litigation practice or Paralegal experience helpful.
• Project management and business analysis certification a plus, PMP or ACEDS.
• 6+ years of experience working with and managing electronic discovery projects.
• Thorough knowledge of at least four of the following Firm Applications: Summation IBLAZE, CONCORDANCE 10, Opticon, Case Map, Live Note, Sanction, Trial Director, LAW 5.0.
• Experience training users on firm applications in class-room setting a plus.
• Thorough knowledge of designing databases and workflows for organizing and review of data.
• Experience in analyzing data processing reporting generated by vendors and internal processing.
• Experience managing MDL matters.
• Experience with government investigation matters and managing the data deliverables.
• Experience managing cases across multiple offices, domestic and/or international, on large matters.
• Thorough knowledge of the electronic discovery process, including evolving standards created through case law, rulemaking, and groups such as EDRM and The Sedona Conference.
• Thorough, detailed knowledge of hardware and software utilized for information retrieval and archiving; ongoing deep, broad, and current knowledge of emerging products and technological solutions.
• Able to handle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously with a high degree of professionalism and client service orientation.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Highly developed organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Possess superb written and verbal communication skills to enable effective and professional communication with clients, colleagues, and vendors.
• Able to manage time and resources to meet or exceed established service level agreements.