E-Discovery Project Manager

City of New York • New York, NY

2d • $95,713 - $188,235

About The Position

The E-Discovery Division of the NYC Law Department supports attorneys and agency counsel with the legal and technical aspects of e-discovery. The division helps develop e-discovery strategy, implement legal holds, collect and process electronic data, set up document reviews, apply analytical tools, and produce documents. Its members may also assist with negotiations, court conferences, and legal papers where their e-discovery expertise is useful.

The E-Discovery Project Manager performs primarily project management and technical work, supporting Law Department attorneys responding to litigation production requests, Freedom of Information Law requests, civil investigative demands, subpoenas, and other document demands. Working with case teams, division colleagues, and outside service providers, the manager develops and implements strategies for handling data from collection through final review and production. The role includes hands-on management of collecting, processing, loading, reviewing, and producing electronic data and images across e-discovery platforms.

Applicants should bring a deep understanding of e-discovery principles, practices, and technologies, along with experience guiding attorneys through the e-discovery process. The position is particularly suited to attorneys interested in public service and managing and collecting critical litigation documents.

Requirements

• At least three years of litigation support or e-discovery experience following graduation from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to and good standing with the New York Bar.
• Experience supporting and guiding attorneys through all stages of e-discovery, from collection through final review and production.
• Extensive experience with Relativity, technology-assisted review workflows, and tools for collecting, processing, converting, reviewing, searching, and producing electronically stored information.
• Advanced skills in databases, spreadsheets, and text-editing tools.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, work independently, and demonstrate excellent time-management skills.
• Superior analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills; attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to keep detailed records, provide customer support and training, communicate clear specifications, and troubleshoot e-discovery issues.
• Commitment to public service and the Law Department’s values.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with mobile device discovery.
• Enthusiasm for learning new e-discovery technologies and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Support Law Department attorneys responding to litigation production requests, Freedom of Information Law requests, civil investigative demands, subpoenas, and other document demands.
• Work with case teams, E-Discovery Division members, and outside service providers to develop and implement data-handling strategies.
• Manage electronic data and images from collection through final review and production.
• Collect, process, load, review, and produce electronic data and images using e-discovery platforms.
• Provide clear instructions and specifications to case teams and service providers.
• Provide customer support and training, maintain detailed task records, and troubleshoot e-discovery issues.
• Assist with e-discovery strategy, legal holds, document reviews, analytical tools, and productions.

Benefits

• Flexible Remote Work program allowing limited, irregular work-from-home days after orientation.
• Citywide Pilot Program allowing remote work on two set days per week after orientation, subject to division approval and staffing needs; the pilot is not permanent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed