eDiscovery Project Manager Discovery and Forensic Technology · · Hybrid Remote

HKA Birmingham; United States; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading consultancy firm as a Project Manager in the eDiscovery team, where you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the eDiscovery process for various client litigation matters. This position offers the chance to collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and vendors to develop efficient project plans while leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and individual development, this role allows you to be part of a team in its early stages, driving the future success of the service. Embrace the opportunity to grow your presence and network within a supportive and inclusive culture that values diversity and innovation.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Remote working options

Collaborative culture

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of eDiscovery Project Management experience required.
• In-depth knowledge of eDiscovery processes and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Oversee eDiscovery processes for client litigation matters.
• Collaborate with teams to create detailed eDiscovery plans.

Skills

Project Management

eDiscovery Process Knowledge

Collaboration Skills

Risk Management

Workflow Optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management

Tools

Relativity

Brainspace

Job description

HKA is a leading global consultancy in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, expert witness and litigation support. We anticipate, investigate and resolve complex challenges by harnessing world-leading multi-disciplinary expertise and experience.

As trusted independent consultants, experts and advisors, we deliver solutions amid uncertainty, dispute and overrun, and provide the insights that make the best possible outcomes a reality for public and private sector clients worldwide. Our experts have testified across the globe on many of the largest quantum, delay, engineering and commercial damages matters.

As part of the HKA eDiscovery team you can expect:

• A strong collaborative culture focused on individual development and the evolution of our service offerings together.
• The opportunity to join a team in its early stages and be part of driving the future success and development of the service.
• The ability to leverage HKA's brand and reputation to grow your presence and build your network.

The Opportunity:

The Project Manager in our eDiscovery team will oversee the eDiscovery process for various client litigation matters. This role involves collaborating with attorneys, paralegals, clients, and vendors to develop efficient project plans and ensure compliance with best practices. The expertise of this position will leverage technology to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

Location: Open to those within commuting distance of any of HKA's United States Offices. Click here to view our locations.

Responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with case teams to assess project needs and create detailed eDiscovery plans.
• Track project progress, updating plans to ensure milestones are met.
• Identify risks to project success and implement mitigation strategies.
• Leverage technology to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Maintain project tracker, documenting all eDiscovery process steps.
• Work within deadlines/priorities across multiple projects, delegating/collaborating with team members.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements throughout the eDiscovery process.

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, project management or other relevant fields of study.
• 5+ years eDiscovery Project Management Experience working with eDiscovery vendors on pricing, budgets, and project management.
• In-depth knowledge of the eDiscovery process and expertise in creating efficient workflows for ESI review.
• Relativity Certified Administrator (RCA) certification or Brainspace Analyst Certification or similar certifications preferred.

What we offer:

At HKA we recognize that our people are critical to our ongoing success. Our priority is to provide an inclusive and collaborative culture aimed at providing the best opportunities for our people to thrive and develop in their chosen career path.

We operate a flexible working pattern both in terms of hours and location and are happy with flexible remote working.

Our Global Recruitment team is committed to providing an authentic candidate experience for all those who take the time to apply to HKA. We are committed to providing an efficient and insightful recruitment process giving candidates a true reflection of life at HKA.

ED&I at HKA:

HKA has a thriving ED&I committee working hard to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment for a truly diverse set of employees. We are committed as a business on the continued improvement of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy, please visit our careers page for further information or feel free to ask our recruitment team for further information.

All HKA employment decisions are firstly made on merit and shall be made without regard to age, disability, gender or gender reassignment, marriage, and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, or any other basis in compliance with local legislation.