E-Discovery Project Manager

City of New York • New York City, NY

23h

About The Position

The E-Discovery Division of the NYC Law Department is seeking an E-Discovery Project Manager (Assistant Corporation Counsel). The Division includes attorneys, project managers, and e-discovery analysts who work with case teams and agency counsel to meet the Law Department’s e-discovery needs. It provides legal and technical guidance and services across the e-discovery process, including strategy development, legal holds, collection and processing of electronic data, document review, use of analytical tools, and document production.

The position consists primarily of project management and technical work rather than legal work. The Project Manager supports Law Department attorneys responding to production requests in litigation, Freedom of Information Law requests, civil investigative demands, subpoenas, and other document demands. Working with case teams, Division colleagues, and outside service providers, the Project Manager develops and implements strategies for managing 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 using various e-discovery platforms.

The role requires a deep understanding of e-discovery principles, practices, and technologies, including experience guiding attorneys through the e-discovery process. It is particularly suited to attorneys seeking meaningful public service and involvement in 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.
• Extensive experience with Relativity, technology-assisted review workflows, and tools and technologies used to collect, process, convert, review, search, and produce electronically stored information.
• Advanced skills in databases, spreadsheets, and text-editing tools.
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent projects, manage time effectively, and work independently.
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills to secure and exchange data in a legally defensible manner.
• Ability to provide outstanding customer support and training, communicate clear instructions, and troubleshoot e-discovery issues.
• Commitment to public service and the Law Department’s values.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with mobile device discovery.
• Superior analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Enthusiasm for learning new e-discovery technologies and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Support Law Department attorneys responding to production requests in litigation, Freedom of Information Law requests, civil investigative demands, subpoenas, and other document demands.
• Work with case teams, E-Discovery Division colleagues, and outside service providers to develop and implement strategies for handling data from collection through final review and production.
• Hands-on manage the collection, processing, loading, review, and production of electronic data and images to and from e-discovery platforms.
• Guide attorneys through the e-discovery process from collection through final review and production.
• Provide customer support and training to case teams.
• Provide clear and concise specifications and instructions to case teams and service providers.
• Keep detailed records of tasks and troubleshoot e-discovery issues.

Benefits

• Following orientation, attorneys may elect limited, irregular work-from-home days through the Flexible Remote Work program.
• Following orientation, attorneys may elect to participate in a pilot program allowing remote work on two set days per week, subject to Division approval and staffing needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree