eDiscovery Project Manager - Boston & Other Locations - $130,000 to $195,000
Job Description
About the Opportunity
A leading international law firm is seeking an experienced eDiscovery Project Manager to join its dynamic litigation support team, which is undergoing an organic growth stage.
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing complex e-discovery workflows and implementing advanced litigation technology solutions. You will work closely with legal teams, clients, and internal stakeholders to provide high-level consultation, manage projects, and lead technology-based litigation support initiatives.
Locations: Boston, New York City and Washington D.C.
Key Responsibilities of this eDiscovery Project Manager:
- Act as a primary point of contact for e-discovery project management and provide strategic consultation to legal teams on data preservation, collection, processing, review, and production.
- Help roll out GenAI programs and toolings for internal innovation
- Design and manage workflows that utilise advanced tools, including technology-assisted review (TAR) and data analytics.
- Collaborate with internal legal tech experts and attorneys to enhance litigation processes using innovative tools and methodologies.
- Supervise and mentor junior team members while delegating project components as needed.
- Develop training materials and lead sessions for attorneys and support staff on litigation technologies.
- Oversee vendor selection and management, ensuring project timelines, quality standards, and budgets are met.
- Support firm-wide initiatives in legal technology innovation and best practices development.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation and ensure compliance with legal technology standards and procedures.
Key Qualifications of this eDiscovery Project Manager:
- At least 4 years of litigation support experience in a law firm or similar legal environment.
- In-depth expertise in e-discovery, the litigation lifecycle, and legal technologies.
- Strong experience using platforms such as Relativity, Brainspace, Opus 2, and other litigation support tools.
- Proven ability to manage complex projects, lead cross-functional teams, and train internal stakeholders.
- Demonstrated success in working with clients and legal professionals in high-pressure environments.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and analytical skills.
- Full US citizenship required, no sponsorship.
Compensation & Benefits
This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive Total Rewards package, including:
- $130,000 to $195,000 base salary
- Bonus and overtime pay
- Health & well-being benefits
- 401(k) and pension scheme
- Professional development and career advancement support
- A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture
Equal Opportunity Statement
APT Search is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a workplace free from discrimination, providing fair consideration to all applicants regardless of background or protected status. This client is not accepting applicants who require visa sponsorship or H1-B visas due to the sensitivity of the position and the data managed.