We are currently seeking a
Litigation Support Manager to lead a talented team and play a key role in delivering innovative, efficient, and defensible litigation support and eDiscovery services across the firm. This is an opportunity to combine technical expertise, strategic thinking, and people leadership in a role that directly supports attorneys, clients, and complex litigation matters.
The ideal candidate is a collaborative and forward-thinking litigation support professional who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and helping case teams make the most effective use of technology. This individual will bring strong eDiscovery experience, sound judgment, and a service-oriented leadership style that supports both team development and excellent client service.
Key Responsibilities: - Lead and manage the firm's Litigation Support Team, including project assignments, staffing coordination, performance management, coaching, and professional development.
- Develop, maintain, and promote litigation support standards, protocols, workflows, and best practices to support efficient, secure, and defensible service delivery.
- Provide eDiscovery consultation and technical guidance to attorneys, paralegals, and business professionals throughout the litigation lifecycle.
- Partner with case teams to assess project needs, translate technical processes into clear guidance, and ensure high-quality litigation support services.
- Oversee eDiscovery workflows, including data management, searching, reporting, document production, trial support, and use of technology-assisted review tools.
- Monitor litigation support industry trends, technologies, pricing models, and vendor relationships to support effective service delivery and competitive solutions.
- Identify workflow deficiencies and implement process improvements that enhance service quality, efficiency, and client support.
- Support budgeting and technology planning for litigation support tools and firm technology needs in partnership with the Chief Information Officer.
- Develop and deliver educational programs, demonstrations, and training for attorneys, paralegals, and business professionals on litigation support technologies and services.
- Maintain awareness of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence tools, and serve as a firm resource on their appropriate use in litigation.
- Perform billable litigation support work as needed, with an expectation of approximately 500-650 billable hours annually.
Job Requirements:- Bachelor's degree required.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive eDiscovery/Litigation Support experience, including management experience, required.
- Knowledge of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model, litigation lifecycle, and defensible eDiscovery processes.
- Proficiency with litigation support and related technology platforms such as TrialDirector, CaseMap/TimeMap, Viewpoint, Relativity, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong technical, analytical, communication, presentation, negotiation, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to travel within the firm's footprint and work extended hours, including nights and weekends, as needed.
FBT Gibbons offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health care coverage (medical, dental, and vision), life insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, employee wellbeing and EAP programs, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching and profit-sharing. Benefit offerings and eligibility vary by location and are subject to applicable plan terms and legal requirements.
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