EPIQ Systems

eDiscovery Client Services Manager

EPIQ Systems$130K — $145K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of professional experience in eDiscovery and litigation support.
  • Strong leadership skills for team development and motivation.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills for effective leadership.
  • Critical thinking skills for problem-solving and resolution.
  • Previous experience in client relationship management.
  • Knowledge of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model and legal document review processes.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Client Services team through hiring, training, and development.
  • Ensure overall success and customer satisfaction of the team.
  • Act as the main contact for key clients, overseeing service delivery.
  • Coordinate project communications and resolve internal/external issues.
  • Drive client satisfaction by managing deliverables effectively.
  • Help clients establish best practices and prioritize requests.
  • Advise on complex issues, ensuring client needs are met with high quality.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work remotely.
  • Support for professional growth and certifications.
  • Collaborative and inclusive team culture.
  • Engagement initiatives focused on employee satisfaction.
  • Access to continual training and resources.
Full Job Description

Job Description:

Job Description Details:

The Client Services Manager functions as a key leader in successfully managing the Client Services team and assigned client relationships through effective project management coordination and execution.  Successful candidates must have the team leadership and professional background in the electronic discovery industry to successfully manage multiple projects, coordinate efforts from various resources, and ensure consistently superior service for client relationships in a fast-paced environment.

Principal Job Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the hiring, training, development, and management of the assigned Client Services Team
  • Accountable for the overall success of the Client Services team and customer satisfaction
  • Serves as the primary liaison with key client representatives and owns the service delivery relationship for assigned projects
  • Serves as the internal and external point of contact for projects and issue resolution across company functions
  • Drive overall client satisfaction through effective coordination and communication of client deliverables
  • Partnership with clients to establish best practices to meet specific needs and addresses prioritization issues that may arise
  • Advise and execute on complex issue resolution through internal remediation processes to drive client satisfaction  
  • Participates in the planning and execution of project initiatives, drive process-improvement, and coordination of continual status updates on project objectives
  • Ensures client and project requirements are being met with the highest quality and accuracy through verification and communicating routinely with both the client and internal partners
  • Manages and reports to clients on project budget, revenue forecasting, and financial status
  • Demonstrates leadership to both clients and internal partner to deliver project objectives professionally and with superior quality
  • Work with Operational departments to customize and continually enhance service quality
  • In partnership with internal stakeholders, participate in the coordination, agenda, execution, and action items stemming from cadenced client business reviews
  • Development of subject matter expertise relating to client-specific tools and software
  • Develop and maintain client relationships with key client contacts and act as an escalation point for client concerns and partnership on client initiatives.

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

  • A deep understanding of eDiscovery and litigation support which is typically the result of at least 5-7 years in relevant positions with law firms, corporate legal departments, or eDiscovery service providers
  • Proven leadership and staff development skills which help to motivate personnel and provide professional growth allowing them to assume additional responsibilities
  • Demonstrated success in the management of multiple simultaneous projects.
  • Oral and written communication skills to effectively provide confident leadership
  • Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to efficiently gather and process information required for problem solving and resolution in response to client inquiries, deadlines, and project management
  • Previous client relationship skills which include the ability to proactively manage client expectations, recognize client needs, and adapt company capabilities to consistently meet client requirements.
  • A solid understanding of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model, database design and management, data processing activities, and legal document review requirements.

Education & Certifications:

  • Bachelor's (BA) Degree
  • A graduate degree such as a Juris Doctorate (JD) degree or Masters of Business Administration (MBA) a plus
  • Relevant eDiscovery or Project Management certifications preferred
  • Relativity Certified Administrators strongly preferred

Work Conditions:  Able and willing to work for extended periods of time including evenings and weekends

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The Compensation range for this role is $130,000.00 to $145,000.00 USD annually and may be eligible for an annual bonus.

Your specific salary will be determined based on several factors:

  • Location-based market rate for the role

  • Your abilities in relation to the job specification

  • Performance during screening and interview

  • Pay parity with the wider team in the considered location

Further details about the package will be provided during the initial screening call with the Talent Acquisition Team.

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Epiq Leadership Compass

Builds Talented Teams

Builds and develops inclusive, high-performing teams aligned to strategic goals for exceptional talent and business results.

  • Focus on employee engagement

  • Build a strong talent pipeline

Fosters Relationships & Collaboration

Builds trust and alignment through open communication, shared goals, and strong partnerships to drive collective success.

  • Build trust-based partnerships

  • Nurture long-term relationships

  • Remove collaboration barriers

  • Celebrate cross-team success

Engages & Influences

Inspires action and alignment through clear communication, purposeful influence, and a compelling vision.

  • Use storytelling to build buy-in

  • Align communication with organizational goals

  • Guild alignment through strong engagement

Maximizes Performance

Sets and reinforces performance standards that drive results, ensure accountability, and align with Epiq’s goals.

  • Use data to identify improvement opportunities

  • Make informed decisions

  • Align team goals with boarder strategy

  • Empower teams to manage their own goals

  • Translate vision into clear priorities

  • Prepare for disruptions with strong change management

Achieves Operational Success

Drives continuous improvement and operational excellence through smart processes, data insights, and quality execution.

  • Improve workflows for team efficiency

  • Use clear documentation and expectations

  • Resolve issues quickly using data and feedback

About EPIQ Systems

Epiq Systems is a global provider of technology-enabled solutions for the legal industry. The company offers a wide range of services, including eDiscovery, document review, bankruptcy, and class action administration. Epiq Systems serves law firms, corporations, and government agencies around the world. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Kansas City, Kansas.
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