E-Discovery Project Manager
About The Position
The E-Discovery Project Manager is part of Latham & Watkins’ Practice Support Services team and manages all aspects of litigation matters. The role serves as a trusted advisor and primary liaison to case team members, with responsibility for owning the service delivery relationship. The position may be based in the firm’s San Francisco, Silicon Valley, San Diego, or Los Angeles (Century City) office, and may be eligible for a flexible schedule combining hybrid and in-office work. The role coordinates eDiscovery projects across multiple teams, develops project plans and timelines, oversees budgets, and works with eDiscovery Solutions Attorneys to implement best practices for handling electronically stored information (ESI). It also requires advising case teams on legal processes and eDiscovery, understanding the systems and data sources relevant to discovery, and protecting sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and proprietary information. The stated annual pay range is USD $120,000 to $170,000. Eligible employees may participate in the firm’s comprehensive benefits program.
Requirements
- Advanced operational skills and expertise with legal processes and electronic discovery best practices, with the ability to advise case teams.
- In-depth knowledge of IT systems architecture, including server, email, database, and telecommunications systems, mobile devices, social media, and cloud storage, and their implications for eDiscovery.
- Expert-level knowledge of forensic collection methodologies, ESI processing, and document review technologies.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; six years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Minimum of six years of experience in electronic discovery consulting, project management, and litigation support, including data processing and document review platforms.
Nice To Haves
- Project management or eDiscovery practices certification, such as PMP and/or CEDS, preferably.
- Prior experience handling second requests, preferably.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate projects across multiple teams while ensuring an excellent client experience.
- Collaborate with eDiscovery Solutions Attorneys to develop and implement best practices for handling clients’ electronically stored information (ESI).
- Understand client needs and expectations, and ensure requirements are documented, communicated, and incorporated into project plans.
- Develop comprehensive project plans and timelines for eDiscovery projects.
- Oversee project budgets and financial considerations to keep projects within budget; communicate with stakeholders when scope changes or issues could affect client costs.
- Protect and maintain highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information retained by Latham & Watkins.
Benefits
- Healthcare insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) plan
- At least 11 paid holidays per year
- Paid time off that accrues 23 days during the first year and grows with tenure
- Well-being programs, including mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency resources, medical resources, and well-being events
- Professional development programs
- Employee discounts
- Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff
- Bonuses recognizing individual and firm performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
