eDiscovery Project Manager

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP; United States; Hybrid; USD 139,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and vision insurance options

Paid volunteer days

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement contributions

Paid sabbatical

Job summary

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, a leading law firm, is seeking an eDiscovery Project Manager to enhance litigation support and eDiscovery services. Candidates will manage various eDiscovery phases and collaborate with legal teams nationwide.

This role offers remote flexibility and requires strong project management skills. With salary ranges from $139,000 to $185,000 based on location, it includes comprehensive healthcare and retirement benefits, emphasizing a commitment to inclusivity and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of related work experience, or equivalent.
• Superior knowledge and capabilities operating litigation technology systems.
• Technology certifications such as ACEDS or Relativity Certified Administrator are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Guide legal teams in providing litigation support and eDiscovery services.
• Coordinate eDiscovery phases from preservation to production.
• Develop recommendations and cost estimates for eDiscovery projects.

Skills

Relativity

Project Management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or paralegal degree

Tools

eDiscovery platforms

Litigation technology systems

Job description

Overview

Description This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the top law firms in the U.S.! Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is looking for an eDiscovery Project Manager to join our team in our offices in Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, or Washington D.C. This position offers the flexibility to be fully remote while working within reasonable commuting distance from any of our offices.

The Practice Support eDiscovery Project Manager ("Project Manager") will guide and support Davis Wright Tremaine's legal teams by providing exceptional litigation support and eDiscovery services, ensuring quality and timeliness of each project. Project Managers work directly with the legal teams on assigned matters through all phases of the litigation lifecycle, and collaborate with other members of the Practice Support department to develop solutions for eDiscovery projects and assign work while confirming proper specifications. Project Managers may assist with additional matters as requested.

Project Managers act as liaisons between the legal teams and the Practice Support department, coordinating all phases of eDiscovery from preservation and collection through production of electronically stored information ("ESI"). They use judgment, knowledge, and experience to support eDiscovery strategy, including developing recommendations, cost estimates, budgets, and procedures for case-specific projects.

At Davis Wright Tremaine, you will find challenging assignments, opportunities for professional growth and community involvement, and a culture of inclusion. DWT fosters inclusiveness and authenticity. Regardless of position, everyone here has a voice and support is unparalleled.

On a Typical Day

Project Management Support

• Provide practice support project management to legal teams, including:
• Consultation with case teams and clients regarding e-discovery, including early case assessment, forensic collections, processing, culling and filtering, document reviews, productions, and database administration
• Create cost estimates, budgets and time estimates for the completion of various tasks over the course of discovery
• Collaborate on preservation and collection of ESI, including communications with internal client information technology professionals as required
• Provide and assist with technical support, including database design, loading data into review platforms, running searches and providing back-end operational support as needed
• Identify and engage third-party service providers, in conjunction with the Practice Support Director and/or Practice Support Manager
• Assist with developing and vetting applicable search terms and/or deployment of analytics on specific matters
• Assist with and develop appropriate document review protocols, direct document reviews
• Assist legal teams with preparations for CR 26 meet and confer conferences, and provide insight and/or samples of language for use in developing instructions for the production of ESI in response to discovery requests and/or inclusion within ESI court orders

Department Support

• Manage multiple matters and projects from collection through trial
• Understand, contribute, improve, and evangelize department practices and procedures
• Harness creativity and collaboration with team members to innovate and solve litigation support challenges
• Dedication to self-education regarding eDiscovery industry news, technologies, and other practice support topics
• Provide input and training to legal teams to promote understanding and acceptance of technology
• Provide visibility to legal teams as a “go-to” person for practice support solutions
• Advanced knowledge of Relativity and understanding of other eDiscovery platforms, including integration of other platforms within Relativity
• Basic understanding of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) and various phases of litigation matters
• Work with the practice support department to implement Relativity features for legal teams
• Contribute to firm-wide improvements in procedures and practices across the practice support department
• Provide off-hours support, as needed

Join Us If You Have

• Bachelor's Degree and/or paralegal degree or certificate and 7+ years of related work experience, or equivalent
• Superior knowledge and capabilities operating litigation technology systems and platforms, with emphasis in Relativity
• Knowledge of various technical applications, including file formats and data types, media sources, ephemeral data, and other data sources
• Technology certifications such as ACEDS, Relativity Certified Administrator, or other eDiscovery-related certifications are strongly encouraged
• Advanced knowledge of industry-standard applications and best practices, with strong project management skills
• Attention to detail and ability to work under scheduling constraints in high-pressure situations
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication skills and high emotional intelligence when interacting with the legal team
• Initiative and a can-do attitude with the ability to anticipate issues and respond productively
• Keen desire to learn in a continuously evolving technology landscape

Who We Are

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is an AmLaw 100 law firm with 9 offices nationwide. We are committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. Our approach emphasizes empathy for clients and lawyers, understanding business objectives, and delivering what matters most.

What’s in It for You?

DWT offers competitive compensation plus a broad benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Choice of health and vision insurance plans
• 2 paid volunteer days for qualifying community service
• Dental plan
• Fertility and adoption benefit
• Paid sabbatical after 13 years of service
• Tuition reimbursement
• Commuter benefits
• Retirement contribution

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position and is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities.

Salary Ranges by Office

The annualized salary ranges are:

• Washington (WA): $139,000 – $163,000
• California (Los Angeles, San Francisco): $144,000 – $166,000 (LA) and $158,000 – $185,000 (SF)
• New York (NYC): $156,000 – $182,000
• District of Columbia (DC): $147,000 – $170,000

Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors. Benefits may include bonus eligibility, health insurance with an optional HSA, long-term disability, dental and vision, telemedicine, life insurance, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts, commuter/transit programs, 401(k), vacation, sick time, and other voluntary programs. Some details vary by office/location.

Davis Wright Tremaine provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees as needed. For accommodation requests during the application or recruiting process, please email [email protected]