eDiscovery Project Manager

Vedder Careers • New York, NY

2d • $95,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Vedder is seeking an eDiscovery Project Manager for either our New York or Washington, D.C. office. The eDiscovery Project Manager must have a broad background and proven track record for using strong interpersonal and technical skills and knowledge to liaise between and consult with both non-technical and technical audiences including attorneys, clients, and vendors regarding technical solutions and services in eDiscovery throughout the EDRM. Day-to-day duties involve management of individual projects/cases within time and budget constraints and serving as lead team member on fast-moving matters involving eDiscovery. As an eDiscovery Project Manager, your job duties include but are not limited to: Managing, coordinating, consulting and advising in all aspects of the eDiscovery process on individual projects on a day-to-day basis. Includes leading client technology calls; recommending preservation, collection, and review methods; monitoring case-specific eDiscovery budgets and expenses; data analysis and use of analytical tools especially with respect to Relativity administration; and processing, production, and presentation of ESI Maintaining eDiscovery-related defensibility documentation on individual projects Distilling granular data into high-level information; developing, presenting and implementing solutions to eDiscovery-related technical challenges Managing vendors and other technical resources in support of matter-specific eDiscovery needs Providing assistance as needed to other team members Ensuring requirements and deadlines are defined and met for all phases of eDiscovery projects including preservation, collection, processing, hosting, production, and presentation Managing most aspects of eDiscovery projects with limited supervision Ensuring proper implementation of quality control measures on project deliverables using internal procedures and systems, focusing on timeliness, quality, accuracy and completeness Managing communications (both oral and written) with an expectation that all communication must be clear and concise Ability to travel if needed

Requirements

• Strong fundamental understanding of computer systems and technologies
• Familiarity with a wide range of non-legal technologies, from networks to email to structured databases
• Excellent verbal and written communication and software troubleshooting skills
• Strong proficiency in data analysis, Relativity administration and Relativity Analytics. Experience in non-Relativity analytics also helpful.
• Substantial knowledge of early data assessment and processing software and procedures
• Ability to identify and implement solutions to technical challenges in an eDiscovery context
• Familiarity with paper scanning concerns
• Ability to multitask and reprioritize work while under pressure
• Understanding of project management fundamentals
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Experience with eDiscovery processing and production applications and workflows required
• 4-6 years of full-time analyst and at least 4 years of project management experience in litigation or eDiscovery support is essential
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in the following software: 3-4 years of administrator experience with Relativity
• Familiarity with MS-Access
• Proficiency with multiple text editors

Nice To Haves

• Remote technical support of trials is a plus
• Paralegal background or certifications in project management, eDiscovery or computer forensics are a plus
• Programming or DBA experience

Responsibilities

• Managing, coordinating, consulting and advising in all aspects of the eDiscovery process on individual projects on a day-to-day basis.
• Includes leading client technology calls; recommending preservation, collection, and review methods; monitoring case-specific eDiscovery budgets and expenses; data analysis and use of analytical tools especially with respect to Relativity administration; and processing, production, and presentation of ESI
• Maintaining eDiscovery-related defensibility documentation on individual projects
• Distilling granular data into high-level information; developing, presenting and implementing solutions to eDiscovery-related technical challenges
• Managing vendors and other technical resources in support of matter-specific eDiscovery needs
• Providing assistance as needed to other team members
• Ensuring requirements and deadlines are defined and met for all phases of eDiscovery projects including preservation, collection, processing, hosting, production, and presentation
• Managing most aspects of eDiscovery projects with limited supervision
• Ensuring proper implementation of quality control measures on project deliverables using internal procedures and systems, focusing on timeliness, quality, accuracy and completeness
• Managing communications (both oral and written) with an expectation that all communication must be clear and concise
• Ability to travel if needed

Benefits

• Competitive Salary : We offer a competitive base salary commensurate with skills and experience.
• Bonus Program : Discretionary annual bonus program.
• Retirement Planning : Discretionary profit sharing and 401(k) matching to help you plan for your future.
• Health and Wellness : Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, along with optional health savings and flexible spending accounts, firm-paid Life and Disability benefits, and wellness programs to support your overall well-being.
• Paid Time Off : Competitive time off package including vacation days, paid holidays, sick time and personal days.
• Professional Development : Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth through firm provided training programs.
• Employee Recognition : Anniversary and Vedder Praise Programs to celebrate your achievements and milestones.
• Work-Life Balance : Hybrid work model and family-friendly policies.
• Additional Perks : Employee discount program, pre-tax commuter benefits, back up child & elder care, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center discounts and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees