eDiscovery Project Manager

Perkins Coie; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

PTO 20 days

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking an eDiscovery Project Manager to drive strategic, technology-driven solutions for case teams and clients in Illinois. You will manage matter workflows, apply Relativity, DISCO, and Everchron, and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities include advising on legal tech use, leading multiple projects, controlling timelines and budgets, and maintaining proactive stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of related work experience.
• Demonstrates expertise in legal practice technologies, including Generative AI, with exceptional project and matter management skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise legal teams and clients on the strategic use of legal technologies, including AI, to solve complex legal challenges and enhance matter outcomes.
• Serve as the primary NewLaw contact, managing matters from initiation through successful delivery.
• Lead multiple projects simultaneously, balancing priorities, timelines, budgets, risks, and evolving scope.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners supporting forensics, analytics, review, trial readiness, and other litigation services.
• Define technical requirements, manage deliverables, ensure quality assurance, and validate production accuracy, including privilege, redactions, conflict coding, and family relationships.

Skills

eDiscovery

Relativity

DISCO

Everchron

Project management

AI in legal

Client communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Relativity

DISCO

Everchron

Job description

Job Description: eDiscovery Project Manager

Drive Operational Excellence

At Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP , our people are our greatest asset. We’re looking for a collaborative, detail-oriented eDiscovery Project Manager to join our team and help deliver an exceptional employee experience.

In this role, the eDiscovery Project Manager is a trusted advisor who delivers strategic, technology-driven solutions that support case teams, clients, and matter success. This role leads matter management and applies innovative legal technologies to streamline workflows, solve complex challenges, and advance case objectives. Working collaboratively with Senior Project Managers, Consulting Managers, Practice Attorneys, Project Coordinators, Data Transformation Analysts, and legal professionals across the firm, the Project Manager drives efficient, client-focused outcomes through expertise, partnership, and innovation.

What You’ll Do

• Advise legal teams and clients on the strategic use of legal technologies, including AI, to solve complex legal challenges and enhance matter outcomes.
• Serve as the primary NewLaw contact, managing matters from initiation through successful delivery.
• Lead multiple projects simultaneously, balancing priorities, timelines, budgets, risks, and evolving scope.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners supporting forensics, analytics, review, trial readiness, and other litigation services.
• Apply deep expertise in legal technology platforms, including Relativity, DISCO, and Everchron, to deliver efficient, high-quality solutions.
• Oversee database design, data transformation, document productions, and other critical matter management activities.
• Define technical requirements, manage deliverables, ensure quality assurance, and validate production accuracy, including privilege, redactions, conflict coding, and family relationships.
• Communicate proactive with stakeholders on project status, milestones, risks, costs, and scope changes.
• Stay current on emerging legal technologies and champion best practices and continuous improvement across the firm.
• Support business development initiatives, including client presentations, and maintain availability to meet firm and client needs.

What You’ll Bring

~ Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of related work experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrates expertise in legal practice technologies, including Generative AI, with exceptional project and matter management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive under tight deadlines.
• An innovative problem-solver and trusted client partner, this individual communicates effectively, exercises sound judgment, and takes initiative with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Relativity and/or DISCO, along with the ability to quickly master emerging litigation technologies, is essential.
• Prior experience in litigation or e-discovery project management is strongly preferred.

Why Join Ashurst Perkins Coie?

Join a collaborative, high-performing Project Management team where your expertise will help shape the employee experience across our global organization. In this role, if you are passionate about delivering exceptional service and making a lasting impact, you will find meaningful opportunities to grow your career while helping create an outstanding experience for our people.

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, accrued paid time off plan starting at 20 days annually, personal medical and parental leave, up to 10 paid holidays, and family care benefits. More information regarding benefits and programs may be found here .

This position may be filled in the following locations. The listed compensation range reflects the typical pay for this role, though it is rare for new hires to receive an offer at the top of the range. Actual compensation may vary depending on experience, skills, market conditions, and internal equity.

Illinois compensation range: $98,400.00 to $149,550.00 annually

New York compensation range: $108,190.00 to $164,430.00 annually

Washington state compensation range: $98,350.00 to $149,480.00 annually

Washington, D.C., compensation range: $106,220.00 to $161,440.00 annually

This job is remote.