E-Discovery Project Supervisor

Leidos•Washington, DC

1d•$59,150 - $106,925•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is seeking an E-Discovery Project Supervisor to work on-sight in support of the Department of Justice in Washington, DC. The selected candidate will work in a fast-paced and diverse environment and will have a management team that encourages your career development and growth. Primary Responsibilities: Works under the direction of the Project Manager. Coordinates and tracks daily and weekly assignments from DOJ attorneys. Supervise and assign tasks to a team of up to 6 Paralegals that perform the following moderately complex assigned tasks while complying with established procedures: Downloads electronic case filings (ECFs) from Pacer Uploads the electronic case filings to the automated matters systems Enters filing information into a case tracking system Creates and provides links to the electronic case filings to the DOJ Attorneys Responds to DOJ attorney requests for filing information and retrieval Compiles, prepares, and summarizes relevant materials for use by attorneys in discovery and in preparation of motions, briefs and other legal documents. Conducts simple to moderately complex database searches Performs simple legal research Indexes, tracks and controls document discovery, depositions, and trial. Prepares exhibit cross-references. Assists attorneys in courtroom. Monitors assignments and workflows and adjust as necessary for DOJ requirements and schedules Maintains frequent contact with Government COR, Case Managers, trial attorneys, client agency staff, etc., as well as with other Contractor components Provides procedural updates to the team and trains team members on tasks, requirements, and responds to DOJ and staff questions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 2+ years of progressively more responsible experience on litigation support projects
One year of supervisory experience
Proven capabilities and communication skills to successfully interact with clients and attorneys.
Demonstrated ability to oversee and coordinate complex and time-critical litigation support activities, including technical/data processing support and eDiscovery activities.
Requires in-depth knowledge of litigation support.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Hands-on familiarity with the Government's office and network environment, including, data processing environments, office automation, internet and server-based databases, and other applications, such as Relativity or other document review platforms.
Familiarity with eDiscovery procedures and resources.
User of the office and network environments, such as word processing, spreadsheets, and hardware systems.
Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory or management experience overseeing docket & document review, ideally with PACER is preferred.
Experience with docket and document review, ideally with PACER, specifically.
Experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Paralegal experience helpful.
Law degree, technical certification, or other pertinent graduate degree.

Responsibilities

Works under the direction of the Project Manager.
Coordinates and tracks daily and weekly assignments from DOJ attorneys.
Supervise and assign tasks to a team of up to 6 Paralegals that perform the following moderately complex assigned tasks while complying with established procedures:
Downloads electronic case filings (ECFs) from Pacer
Uploads the electronic case filings to the automated matters systems
Enters filing information into a case tracking system
Creates and provides links to the electronic case filings to the DOJ Attorneys
Responds to DOJ attorney requests for filing information and retrieval
Compiles, prepares, and summarizes relevant materials for use by attorneys in discovery and in preparation of motions, briefs and other legal documents.
Conducts simple to moderately complex database searches
Performs simple legal research
Indexes, tracks and controls document discovery, depositions, and trial.
Prepares exhibit cross-references.
Assists attorneys in courtroom.
Monitors assignments and workflows and adjust as necessary for DOJ requirements and schedules
Maintains frequent contact with Government COR, Case Managers, trial attorneys, client agency staff, etc., as well as with other Contractor components
Provides procedural updates to the team and trains team members on tasks, requirements, and responds to DOJ and staff questions.