E-Discovery Project Manager

$102,540 - $155,840/Yr

WFB Perkins Coie LLP - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Chicago, IL

About the position

The E-Discovery Services & Strategy (ESS) Project Manager at Perkins Coie is responsible for managing e-discovery projects, supporting case teams and clients in the strategic application of e-discovery technologies. This role involves collaboration with various legal professionals and requires strong project management skills to ensure successful execution of e-discovery services.

Responsibilities

• Serve as point of contact for all aspects of a project within ESS to successfully execute and deliver end-to-end e-discovery services.
• Manage multiple projects of varying complexity and activity concurrently.
• Coordinate and work with appropriate internal and external experts for forensics, processing, analytics, review, and deposition and trial requests.
• Provide transparent and consistent communication regarding the status of each case, including scope changes, cost changes, delays, and risks.
• Coordinate database design, data loads, document productions, and other tasks with ESS and case team.
• Define technical specifications, track delivery schedules, ensure proper quality assurance, and manage changes in scope of all project deliverables.
• Perform processing quality control for data loaded to review platforms, including metadata discrepancies and error reporting.
• Perform production anomaly checks of documents to be produced, including conflict coding, redactions, privilege, and family breaks.
• Monitor and remain apprised of case law developments in e-discovery.
• Monitor advancements in e-discovery and litigation technology systems.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of litigation support software such as Relativity, DISCO, and other e-discovery technology.
• Familiarity with the litigation process, including all phases of discovery and trial.
• Superb project management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong case and project management skills.
• Ability to analyze a problem/project quickly and accurately and propose innovative solutions.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Fluent in standard Microsoft Office applications and ability to quickly master new litigation software.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, exercise discretion, and exercise independent judgment.
• Previous litigation or e-discovery project management or project management assistant experience required.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid sabbaticals
• Annual discretionary bonus
• 401(k) plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Accrued paid time off starting at 20 days annually
• Personal medical and parental leave
• Up to 10 paid holidays
• Family care benefits