E-Discovery (Litigation Support) Project Manager

Foley & Lardner LLP • San Diego, CA

100d • $116,900 - $201,700

About The Position

Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented E-Discovery Project Manager to join our litigation support team. This individual will play a critical role in managing all phases of the electronic discovery lifecycle across complex, high stakes matters. The ideal candidate brings deep experience working within large law firm (BigLaw) environments, a strong command of Relativity and its advanced analytics tools, and the ability to collaborate seamlessly with attorneys, clients, and vendors. In this role you will demonstrate practical knowledge in configuring, deploying, and evaluating AI-assisted tools within the Relativity ecosystem. Demonstrated track record of managing complex, multi-party litigation matters involving large data volumes is essential. This position will support both local and national litigation teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum of five (5) years of increasing responsibility in e-discovery project management, including direct law firm experience, required.
• Experience designing, implementing, and managing Technology Assisted Review (TAR) workflows is essential.

Nice To Haves

• A Juris Doctor (JD), paralegal certificate, or advanced degree in a related field is preferred.
• A current Relativity Certified Administrator (RCA) certification is strongly preferred. Must be willing to obtain certification within a year of employment with the support of the Firm.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full scope of e-discovery workflows, from preservation and collection through processing, review, and production. This includes developing and executing project plans, managing timelines and budgets, and ensuring that all work is completed in accordance with applicable legal standards, court rules, and client guidelines.
• Collaborate with litigation teams to design and implement Technology Assisted Review (TAR) and other AI‑driven review workflows.
• Leverage Relativity aiR for Review to enhance document review efficiency by integrating AI-powered review capabilities into existing workflows, evaluating the suitability of aiR for Review on a matter-by-matter basis, configuring and monitoring its deployment, and providing reporting on its performance and impact.
• Advise attorneys on best practices for defensible deployment of AI tools, assist in drafting related protocols for submission to courts, maintain a firm grasp of relevant validation statistics, and oversee quality control and validation of AI-assisted review results.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for all e-discovery-related communications, opposing counsel, and clients. This includes advising at meet-and-confer discussions on ESI issues and ensuring compliance with ESI protocols and protective orders.
• Developing and maintaining project documentation, preparing status reports and metrics for stakeholders, conducting quality assurance checks on all data deliverables, and mentoring junior team members on e-discovery best practices and technology platforms.

Benefits

• We have over 2,300 people who are #HappyatFoley, and we think you will be too.
• Foley & Lardner LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with California’s Fair Chance Act

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level