eDiscovery Project Manager

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General Description:

The eDiscovery Project Manager is responsible for the management of eDiscovery projects from inception to case closure and is the primary point of contact and trusted advisor to the case teams. The successful candidate will promote & implement eDiscovery protocols in support of the Firm’s strategic vision to collaborate with internal & external litigation support resources to ensure efficiency & profitability, manage multiple competing priorities with minimal supervision, prepare & maintain case-level budgets and documentation, and ensure projects remain within established cost & time parameters.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions:

• Implement recommended practices in line with firm policies and goals in eDiscovery cases.
• Work with the eDiscovery Client Services Manager to ensure that legal teams are using appropriate, innovative and cost-effective technologies to manage the discovery process.
• Confer with legal teams to provide in-depth consulting on e-discovery issues.
• Document project plans and budgets.
• Oversee the collection, processing, review, and production of electronically stored information (ESI), adhering to legal and regulatory standards.
• Confer with client legal and IT departments to analyze and advise responses to discovery requests, utilizing firm policies and best practices for intake.
• Manage or supervise data transfer and storage, utilizing firm policies and best practices.
• Participate in post-project analysis to discover workflow inefficiencies and obstacles. Work with department leadership to identify and implement quality control processes and improvements to the discovery process.
• Assist with the development and delivery of training to litigation case teams on effective document review protocol utilizing both firm and vendor technology.
• Coordinate and work with H&K Review Center.
• Promote use of litigation technology, practice support services and products within the firm.
• Coordinate electronic and paper document discovery, including processing, scanning, coding, review and productions.
• Ensure expertise in relevant technology; proactively use most current technology to further teamwork, client service, and efficiency.
• Continuously evaluate and recommend improvements to eDiscovery tools and processes to stay ahead of technological and legal trends.
• Participate in appropriate industry organizations and stay current with developments in litigation technology.
• Special project and duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Strong problem-solving, organizational and planning skills.
• Strong, verbal, written, analytical and research skills.

Required Qualifications & Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 5+ years of professional litigation experience.
• Knowledge of and the ability to train on Relativity, Everlaw and Opus2.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and its compliance and eDiscovery features.
• Well-developed project management techniques.
• Collaborative mindset.

Preferred Qualifications & Education:

• Large law firm experience or strong consulting background preferred.
• RCA preferred but H&K will sponsor RCA certification for qualified candidates.
• Everlaw Certified Project Manager preferred but H&K will sponsor Everlaw certification for qualified candidates.
• Certification in project management (e.g. PMP) is desirable.
• Experience with Technology-Assisted Review and Predictive Coding preferred.
• Trial presentation experience on OnCue or Trial Director preferred.
• Large case project management experience preferred.
• Experience with Brainspace, NexLP or other analytics tools are plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Moderate or advanced keyboard usage

This position may be filled in the District of Columbia, New York, Colorado or California.  In accordance with the  District of Columbia Wage Transparency Law, New York State Pay Transparency Law, New York City Human Rights Law, the Colorado Equal Pay Act, and the California Pay Transparency Law, the pay range for this position in the District of Columbia is $122,600 -$184,000/yr, New York State is $104.1 - $187.3/yr, in New York City is $124.9 - $187.3/yr, in Colorado is $109.3 - $163.9/yr, and in California is $119.7 - $179.5/yr. These ranges are specific to these locations and may not be applicable to other locations.  An individual's actual compensation will depend on the individual's qualifications and experience.

Benefits: Our goal is to promote a work environment in which individuals have access to the resources they need to be at their best both professionally and personally, which includes resources that encourage individuals to focus on their health and well-being.  Below is a list of just some of the benefits we offer: generous paid time off; eleven paid holidays per year; time off for bereavement or jury duty; paid leave for new parents; comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners; life and AD&D insurance; short and long term disability insurance; tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSA or HSA; FSA for dependent care; supplemental AFLAC policies for medical care; excess liability coverage; health advocacy services; behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members; 401(k); profit sharing; pre-tax transit and parking program; backup care for children and adults; senior care planning support; and resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers.

Benefits may vary by position and office.

Holland & Knight is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran or any other protected class.

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