eDiscovery Project Manager

TruLegal; Northern (KY); Remote; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TruLegal is seeking an experienced eDiscovery Project Manager to join a national law firm team in a fully remote capacity. The role requires strong Relativity expertise, deep understanding of the EDRM lifecycle, and ability to manage budgets, timelines, and data processing with high attention to quality and security.

You will partner with attorneys, oversee production, preserve custody, and guide discovery strategies, while ensuring clear communication and client-focused service across matters.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Some eDiscovery project management experience in a law firm or eDiscovery services provider.
• Hands-on use of Relativity and ability to delegate responsibilities across a team.
• Knowledge of the EDRM lifecycle from data collection through production.

Responsibilities

• Oversee eDiscovery projects from initiation to completion, ensuring quality, deadlines, and budget alignment.
• Partner with attorneys to develop discovery strategies and support decision-making across EDRM.
• Establish and monitor project budgets and expenses for cost efficiency.
• Coordinate activities and communicate timelines, requirements, milestones, and deliverables to legal teams.
• Monitor data processing, review, and production, performing quality control.

Skills

Relativity proficiency

EDRM understanding

ACEDS familiarity

Project management

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Relativity Server 2021+

Job description

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Our client, a leading national law firm, is seeking an experienced eDiscovery Project Manager to join their busy team in a fully remote capacity. The ideal candidate will have some eDiscovery project management experience, strong proficiency in Relativity, and a comprehensive understanding of the EDRM. Responsibilities include partnering with legal teams to provide strategic guidance, managing project timelines and budgets, overseeing data processing and production, and ensuring quality control and data security throughout the eDiscovery lifecycle. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who brings both technical expertise and strong communication skills to a collaborative, client-focused environment. The role offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits. Candidates must reside in a state where the firm has an established office.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee eDiscovery projects from initiation through completion, ensuring deliverables meet established quality standards, deadlines, and budget expectations.
• Partner with attorneys and legal teams to develop effective discovery strategies, recommend appropriate approaches, and support informed decision-making throughout the EDRM lifecycle.
• Establish project budgets, track expenses, and manage financial performance to maintain cost efficiency across matters.
• Coordinate project activities and maintain clear, consistent communication with legal teams regarding timelines, requirements, milestones, and deliverables.
• Monitor data processing, review, and production activities, performing quality control assessments and documenting project progress and results.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing workflows, streamline processes, and increase operational efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance and assistance to attorneys and other legal professionals on both standard and advanced eDiscovery functionality.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including specifications, status reports, activity records, and relevant tracking information.
• Oversee the handling, tracking, and preservation of electronic data, ensuring appropriate chain of custody, security, and compliance with established storage and archival procedures.
• Utilize project management platforms and internal tracking systems to document activities and maintain visibility into data throughout its lifecycle, from initial receipt through final disposition.

Required Qualifications

• Strong proficiency with Relativity Server 2021 or later, including practical experience supporting litigation discovery projects.
• Comprehensive understanding of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) and its application to eDiscovery project management.
• Working knowledge of principles established by the Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS).
• Demonstrated success managing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting competing deadlines and maintaining quality standards.
• Proven ability to anticipate client needs, address potential challenges proactively, and provide responsive support.
• Strong analytical reasoning, sound judgment, and effective problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently, exercise professional judgment, and contribute effectively within a team environment.
• Flexibility to accommodate project demands, including early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekend work when necessary.

Education & Professional Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some eDiscovery project management experience within a law firm or eDiscovery services provider, including hands-on use of Relativity and demonstrated ability to delegate litigation support responsibilities across a team.
• Knowledge of the complete EDRM lifecycle, from data collection through production.

Expected salary for this role is $115,000 - $150,000, commensurate with experience, training, skills, qualifications, and other market factors.