eDiscovery Project Manager (Relativity certification required)

Goodwin Procter Boston; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement & Savings Plan

Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Los Angeles seeks an experienced eDiscovery Project Manager to oversee the eDiscovery process for litigation matters. The role involves collaborating with attorneys and clients, managing project plans, and ensuring compliance with best practices. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in eDiscovery, strong communication skills, and relevant certifications. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, along with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience in eDiscovery, preferably at an AmLaw 100 firm.
• Relativity Certified Administrator (RCA) certification required.
• Experience in handling large cases, including document reviews.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with case teams to create eDiscovery project plans.
• Monitor progress and adjust project plans as needed.
• Identify risks and mitigate them effectively.
• Train case teams on eDiscovery software usage.
• Maintain project documentation and budget tracking.

Skills

Project management

eDiscovery process

RelativityOne

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Relativity

Adobe

Excel

Job description

The eDiscovery Project Manager is assigned to litigation matters and is responsible for oversight of the eDiscovery process within each assignment. This individual collaborates regularly with attorneys, paralegals, clients, eDiscovery vendors, and other members of the firm across offices to manage work on multiple matters simultaneously.The eDiscovery Project Manager will maintain billable hours target of 1,000 hours.**What You Will Do:**Under the direction and supervision of the firm’s Director of eDiscovery, the eDiscovery Project Manager will:* Collaborate with case team to evaluate eDiscovery project needs and develop a comprehensive eDiscovery project plan.* Monitor project progress and advise on adjustments to eDiscovery project plan to ensure project milestones are met.* Identify potential risks to project success and mitigate those risks.* Leverage technology to create efficiencies and cost savings on each matter.* Maintain project tracker and ensure all steps in the eDiscovery process are documented.* Use RelativityOne to process, analyze, search, thread, batch, review and produce documents.* Provide guidance and training to case teams on eDiscovery software.* Analyze and report on all incoming data from client and external parties.* Review and edit document review protocols to ensure compliance with Goodwin’s eDiscovery best practices.* Monitor document review progress and assess potential issues with cost or quality of the document review.* Assist in the creation of privilege logs.* Serve as primary liaison between case team and eDiscovery vendor* Work with vendors to obtain eDiscovery project bids.* Work with case teams to evaluate vendor bids and select the best vendor for each project.* Lead matter kickoff call with case team and vendor and participate in all vendor meetings thereafter.* Perform detailed quality control checks on all vendor work, including all searches and document productions.* Monitor eDiscovery spend versus budget and regularly communicate with case teams regarding any anticipated budget overages.* Timely escalate project management issues and proactively implement steps to mitigate project delays.* At the end of each matter, assist case team in evaluating database decommissions options and ensure database is properly decommissioned in accordance with Goodwin’s eDiscovery Playbook.* Advise on improvements to Goodwin’s eDiscovery playbook.* Maintain knowledge of various litigation support and document review tools/updates.* Maintain current knowledge of industry standards and procedures.**Who You Are:****Education & Experience:*** Bachelor’s degree.* Over 5 years of experience in eDiscovery.* Prior eDiscovery role in an AmLaw 100 law firm is preferred.**Technical Skills:*** Thorough understanding of the electronic discovery process.* Relativity Certified Administrator (RCA) certification required; Relativity Analytics Specialist certification is a plus.* Brainspace Analyst Certification required; additional Brainspace certifications are preferred.* Familiarity with other eDiscovery applications like Nuix, Reveal, DISCO, etc. is preferred.* Advanced skills in database searching, data analytics, and technology-assisted review (TAR).* Proficiency in Adobe and Excel.**Experience:*** Experience designing workflows to facilitate ESI review.* Proficiency in processing, searching, threading, reviewing, and producing data in RelativityOne.* Experience handling large cases, including document collections, reviews, and productions.* Proven experience working with eDiscovery vendors on pricing, budgets, and project management.**Skills:*** Ability to understand both the substantive and strategic aspects of various litigation matters.* Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure.* Strong commitment to delivering superior client service to both internal and external clients.* Quick learner with the capability to deploy new technology swiftly.* Adaptability to unexpected changes, tight deadlines, and managing multiple collaborators simultaneously.* Excellent planning, project management, and organizational skills with attention to detail.* Ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously and meet deadlines.* Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.* Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.* Excellent analytical skills.* Strong oral and written communication skills.* Ability to monitor quality control.**Flexibility:*** Willingness to work extended hours, including weekends and holidays.* Ability to travel and spend extended periods in other cities as needed.# LI-TD1**Benefits and More**At Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:* Health, dental, and vision insurance* Life and disability insurance* Retirement & Savings Plan* Emergency back-up child and adult care* Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays* Professional development and career advancement opportunities* Employee recognition and reward programs* Employee wellness and assistance programs* Employee discounts and perksThis position is eligible for overtime: YesTarget Salary Range: $145,000.00- $165,000.00**Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale.** At Goodwin, we work with some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. As part of the Global Operations Team – all business professionals at the firm – you’ll collaborate with colleagues from varied backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do. **Here, we’re not just supporting a law firm; we’re partnering with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions** in high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions. Our commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition drives us, and we’re proud to have been recognised as the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer. This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward-thinking peers.Goodwin Procter LLP is an equal opportunity employer. This means that Goodwin Procter LLP considers applicants for employment, and makes employment decisions without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other legally protected status. To request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process in the US, contact the Benefits Department by email or by phone at 617-570-1800. To request any disability or neurodivergence related accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process in the UK or Germany, please email the Recruiting Department. Any information you provide will be in the strictest confidence, and only used for the purpose of providing the accommodations needed. Requesting accommodations will not adversely affect the outcome of your application.