Senior eDiscovery Project Manager

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP is seeking a Senior eDiscovery Project Manager to support its eDiscovery Services team. The role manages eDiscovery projects, budgets, communications, data security, quality control, and workflows across the full Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) lifecycle while providing guidance and support to legal teams and firm staff.

Responsibilities:

• Provides and maintains accurate, proactive, and concise communication and record keeping on all project details, including project specifications, reports, and deliverables
• Collaborates with legal teams to provide strategic guidance and ensure decision-making aligns with best practices across the EDRM
• Develops budgets and monitors costs throughout the lifecycle of a matter to ensure financial efficiency
• Develops and execute eDiscovery projects with accuracy, on-time and within the estimated budget
• Reviews and reports on and document quality control measures and progress of processing, review, and production of data
• Assists members of the firm with basic and advanced end-user functionality during all phases of the e-discovery process
• Ensures security of all data by tracking the custody, control, and status of data within the project management software, and storing and archiving data in accordance with firm department policies and procedures
• Maintains a record of actions, utilizing the Analyst tracking application, and all project management related forms and applications deployed by the Taft Discovery Group, allowing for the identification and tracking of data during all phases of the data lifecycle, from receipt to archival, as applicable
• Analyzes workflows for process improvement and efficiency opportunities

Requirements:

• We are seeking a Senior eDiscovery Project Manager with 5 to 10 years' experience to support our eDiscovery Services team
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple, concurrent assignments under tight deadlines
• Demonstrated experience and skilled at proactively anticipating client needs
• Strong teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in the use of Relativity, version Server 2021 or above is required
• Proficient in the application of the standards of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM)
• Proficient in the application of the principles of the Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS)
• Analytical thinking, judgment, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment and work under a high level of mental effort to perform the essential functions of the position
• Willingness to work non-standard shifts, including mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends in order to meet deadlines as needed
• Demonstrates effectiveness, credibility, and strong teamwork while maintaining attention to detail
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs is required
• Ability to communicate effectively with attorneys, staff and others on the telephone, in person, and in writing
• High school diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of 5 to 10 years serving in a project management role, demonstrating effective delegation of litigation support tasks to other members of a team, using Relativity in a law firm or e-discovery service provider environment
• Knowledge of the entire EDRM from collections through production