Senior eDiscovery Project Manager

Jackson Lewis P.C.

$158K — $180K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in litigation support, eDiscovery, or project management.
  • 5+ years in a senior project management or leadership role.
  • Expertise in the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM).
  • Proficient in Relativity software.
  • Ability to manage multiple complex cases concurrently.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the main operational contact for assigned litigation matters.
  • Oversee the discovery process from start to finish, including final case closure.
  • Coordinate workflows between various stakeholders such as attorneys and vendors.
  • Manage electronic data collections efficiently.
  • Supervise processing, hosting, and review processes for legal documents.
  • Administer and manage Relativity workspaces for case management.
  • Ensure quality assurance in document productions.
  • Utilize analytics and AI tools to enhance review processes.
  • Maintain relationships with vendors and service providers involved in discovery.
  • Meet the annual requirement of 1,500 billable hours.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan.
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts available.
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
  • Access to an employee assistance program and additional firm perks.
Full Job Description


Position Summary

The Senior Litigation Support Project Manager serves as an operational leader for discovery and litigation support matters and is responsible for managing the end-to-end execution of eDiscovery workflows, litigation support services, technology solutions, and operational processes.

This position partners closely with attorneys, clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure discovery matters are executed efficiently, defensibly, and in accordance with established protocols and deadlines.

This role does not provide legal advice, establish preservation obligations, make privilege determinations, or develop legal discovery strategy. Matters requiring legal judgment are escalated to eDiscovery Counsel or designated attorneys.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Serve as the primary operational point of contact for assigned matters.
  • Manage discovery matters from intake through final production and case closure.
  • Coordinate discovery workflows across attorneys, clients, vendors, and internal teams.
  • Coordinate and manage electronic data collections.
  • Oversee processing, hosting, review, analytics, and production workflows.
  • Create and administer Relativity workspaces.
  • Manage document productions and quality assurance processes.
  • Leverage analytics and AI-enabled review technologies.
  • Manage relationships with discovery vendors and service providers.
  • 1,500 yearly billing requirement.

Required Qualifications
  • Minimum 10 years of litigation support, eDiscovery, discovery operations, or project management experience.
  • Minimum 5 years in a senior project management or operational leadership capacity.
  • Advanced knowledge of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM).
  • Advanced Relativity experience.
  • Experience managing multiple complex matters simultaneously.
  • Exceptional project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications
  • CEDS
  • RCA
  • PMP certification
  • Experience supporting labor and employment litigation

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For New York, the expected salary range for this position is between $158,000 and $180,000. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. This position is also eligible for annual bonuses.

For California, the expected salary range for this position is between $158,000 and $180,000. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. This position is also eligible for annual bonuses.

For Massachusetts, the expected salary range for this position is between $151,000 and $172,000. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. This position is also eligible for annual bonuses.

For Illinois, the expected salary range for this position is between $151,000 and $172,000. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. This position is also eligible for annual bonuses.

Jackson Lewis offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account
• Firm-paid holidays, vacation and sick time
• Employee assistance program and other firm benefits


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