We are recruiting for an eDiscovery Project Manager to join our team in our Montreal office. The successful candidate must have a minimum of 5+ years of experience in e-Discovery, litigation support, project management, or law clerk work within a legal environment, and will be responsible for managing end-to-end e-Discovery projects, including legal holds, data collection, budgeting, timelines, quality control, and cross-functional coordination with clients, lawyers, review teams, and e-Discovery analysts. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment. This position is to fill an existing vacancy.

As an eDiscovery Project Manager, you will be:

• Providing advice to clients and legal teams regarding e-Discovery techniques and technologies.
• Under the direction of MT>3 Lawyers, preparing Project estimates and budgets.
• Managing case-based teams including contract lawyers, paralegals, and regional e-Discovery resources to facilitate collaborative e-Discovery efforts.
• Identifying objectives for case projects and accurately assessing project requirements and scope, including the application of appropriate technology and resources. Preparing Project Plans where applicable.
• Ensuring all projects have required documentation before commencement, including project checklists, contracts, Training Materials and Sample Documents.
• Managing Legal Hold Notices and conducting Custodian interviews.
• Preparing Collection Plans and overseeing data collection processes, including acting as a liaison between clients and MT>3 Analysts.
• Monitoring and tracking the status of all assigned projects and providing regular project status reports to the team and the client.
• Identifying project challenges and reporting them to the legal team.
• Conducting quality control steps, as necessary, during the e-Discovery lifecycle.
• Ensuring assigned projects are completed within approved budgets and timelines.
• Liaising with client, lawyers, and Review Team to communicate (and facilitate) all needs for each assigned project.
• Liaising with e-Discovery Analysts to support end-users. This includes providing detailed instructions on the work that needs to be completed.

As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:

• Completed post-secondary degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 5+ Years of Project management, case management or Law Clerk experience within the legal/e-Discovery industry.
• A working knowledge of various litigation support and e-Discovery software applications such as Relativity and Reveal considered an asset.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 Suite, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• English with other languages considered an asset.
• PMP designation is an asset.
• Ability to interact confidently with lawyers and clients.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including analysis and critical thinking.
• Extreme accuracy with high attention to detail.
• Time management skills to handle high-pressure situations and deadlines.
• Strong organization skills with the ability to prioritize a heavy workload and being meticulous with follow up.
• The ability to take ownership of tasks, take initiative, establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives.
• The ability to work in a collaborative team-based environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to accommodate occasional travel and overtime.

As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:

• Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
• Competitive compensation and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
• A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
• Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.

How to Apply: 

We encourage external candidates to apply online and internal applicants must apply directly through our internal careers portal on Espresso. We look forward to receiving your application.