Associate Project Manager, Practice Technology

White & Case LLP; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Associate Project Manager to join their Practice Technology team. This role involves managing eDiscovery projects, coordinating with case teams, and supporting various legal technology applications. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, strong project management skills, and familiarity with eDiscovery tools like Relativity. The firm fosters a collaborative environment, promoting diversity and excellence in legal technology. If you're driven by innovation and eager to contribute to complex legal challenges, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Vision Insurance

Parental Leave

401(k)

Health Insurance

Life and Disability Coverage

Vacation

Performance Bonuses

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in managing eDiscovery projects.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent; technical degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage eDiscovery projects from inception to trial.
• Support internal and external eDiscovery matters and workflows.

Skills

Project Management

eDiscovery Technology

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Project Management Certification

Tools

Relativity

MS PowerPoint

Power BI

Tableau

Sanction

Trial Director

Job description

Associate Project Manager, Practice Technology

Benefits: vision insurance, parental leave, 401(k)

Location: United States, Florida, Tampa

Firm Summary

White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions, and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be.

With lawyers operating from more than 40 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world's key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work.

It's not just about our global network of offices; it's the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It's one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work. And why we attract a diverse group of people.

Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative, and committed to excellence. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages.

Position Summary

The Associate, Project Manager will report to a Senior Manager in Practice Technology - Disputes. Requirements include 2+ years of law firm, litigation support, eDiscovery vendor experience. This role involves legal technology and related applications support-oriented Project Management, requiring familiarity with day-to-day operations and general use of eDiscovery technology including data processing tools, hosting platforms (Relativity and/or eZReview experience a plus), and analytics/TAR/Predictive Coding. The successful candidate will have an interest in, and enthusiasm for, adopting new legal technologies with a knack for task execution in a timely and responsive manner. Awareness of the evolving legal technology and automation landscape is highly preferred.

The responsibilities include supporting, coordinating, and tracking project progress from inception to trial, supporting internal matters with the Office of General Counsel, and assisting with various practice technology projects involving different platforms. Experience with eDiscovery databases, data loads, processing, project coordination, and providing end-user support is essential. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends may be required.

Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills are necessary, along with the ability to work independently under strict deadlines. Familiarity with trial presentation software like Sanction or Trial Director, and online presentation services such as Opus, TrialView, or Legal Radius, is a plus. On-site trial experience is also advantageous.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan electronic discovery projects in collaboration with senior team members and case teams.
• Support internal and external eDiscovery matters, ensuring quality and success.
• Advise on best practices for document management and workflow.
• Support practice technology applications like CaseRooms and Opus Magnum.
• Communicate effectively regarding discovery issues, budgets, and production planning.
• Report on project status and support senior team members.
• Coordinate data collections and analyze incoming data.
• Design databases in vendor and internal applications.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• Track billable and non-billable time accurately.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent; technical degree preferred.
• Project management or business analysis certification (PMP, ACEDS) is a plus.
• At least 2 years of experience managing eDiscovery projects.
• Familiarity with EDRM, Relativity, and other eDiscovery tools.
• Understanding of large document review workflows and TAR models.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in MS PowerPoint, Access, Power BI, Tableau, or similar data visualization tools.
• Flexibility to support different work schedules and locations.

Location and Reporting

• Based in Tampa, Florida.
• Reports to a Senior Manager in Practice Technology - Disputes.
• Exempt role with salary and potential bonuses.
• Background check required.

Equal Opportunities

White & Case is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We promote diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or genetic information. Applicants requiring accommodations should contact [e-mail].

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits include health insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k), vacation, parental leave, and performance bonuses. The firm may modify this job description at any time. This description does not constitute a contract of employment. We encourage all candidates to apply directly via our website.