eDiscovery Project Manager

Vedder•New York, DC

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
3-4 years of administrator experience with Relativity
Familiarity with MS-Access
Proficiency with multiple text editors
Programming or DBA experience

Nice To Haves

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

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.

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