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: New York City and Chicago

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 eDiscovery project management or 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:

• $165,000 to $190,000 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.

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