Forensic Project Manager

Epiq; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Epiq is seeking a Forensic Project Manager to lead eDiscovery and digital forensics projects across multiple engagements. The role involves managing technical staff, ensuring data accuracy, and collaborating with clients to meet legal standards.

The position supports and may be remote or hybrid in the NYC metro area with occasional travel. Required: 3+ years in project management, familiarity with eDiscovery or digital forensics, and strong MS 365 skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of project management experience, preferably in a technical field.
• Experience in eDiscovery or Digital Forensics preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Manage projects to support legal discovery preservation and collection.
• Conduct data analysis to identify trends for legal discovery and collection.
• Quality control projects to ensure integrity and accuracy of evidence.
• Document processes and procedures for clarity and compliance.
• Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure alignment and coordination.
• Ensure compliance with legal standards and procedures in eDiscovery.

Skills

Project management

eDiscovery

Digital Forensics

Data analysis

Communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS 365 (Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook)

Job description

At Epiq, your work contributes to complex, global legal outcomes. You’ll join a values‑driven community where integrity guides decisions, relentless service sets the bar, and we thrive on big challenges together. We invest in your growth with enterprise‑wide learning and mobility. We celebrate who you are, and we respect life beyond work with flexibility that’s recognized externally. Enabled by modern platforms and AI, you’ll do the most meaningful work of your career and see your impact at scale.

Job Description:

Job Summary

Forensic Project Manager is responsible for managing eDiscovery and digital forensic projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards. This role involves managing the work of technical staff, conducting data analysis, and collaborating with clients and other teams. The role manages dozens of simultaneous projects and requires excellent organizational, prioritization and time management skills. This position may be fully remote or hybrid NYC metro area depending on the candidate. For remote candidates, travel to NYC metro once or twice a year is required.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Manage projects to support legal discovery preservation and collection.
• Conduct data analysis to identify trends and make informed decisions regarding legal discovery preservation and collection.
• Quality Control projects to ensure the integrity and accuracy of evidence.
• Document processes and procedures to ensure clarity and compliance.
• Collaborate with clients and other teams to ensure alignment and coordination of activities.
• Ensure compliance with legal standards and procedures in eDiscovery preservation and collection.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education:

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Experience:

• Required: Minimum of 3 years of experience in project management, preferably in a technical field.
• Preferred: Experience in eDiscovery or Digital Forensics.

Skills:

• Effective use of Microsoft M365 applications, especially Excel, Word, Teams and Outlook
• Analytical Thinking
• Communications - Oral and Written
• Customer Support Operations
• Data Analysis
• Data Collection Methods
• Detail-Oriented
• Digital Forensics (preferred)
• Documentation
• eDiscovery (preferred)
• End-to-End Project Management
• High Accuracy
• Litigation Support (preferred)
• Prioritization
• Reporting and Analysis
• Technical Knowledge
• Time Estimation
• Time Management

Certifications:

• Required: None.
• Preferred: Certification in project management and/or eDiscovery.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in an office environment and perform tasks that may require sitting, standing, and using office equipment.

Travel:

• Less than 10%.

The Compensation range for this role is $90,000 to $95,000 USD annually and may be eligible for an annual bonus.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Your specific salary will be determined based on several factors:

• Location-based market rate for the role
• Your abilities in relation to the job specification
• Performance during screening and interview
• Pay parity with the wider team in the considered location

Further details about the package will be provided during the initial screening call with the Talent Acquisition Team.

Epiq Leadership Compass

Builds Talented Teams

Builds and develops inclusive, high-performing teams aligned to strategic goals for exceptional talent and business results.

• Focus on employee engagement
• Build a strong talent pipeline

Fosters Relationships & Collaboration

Builds trust and alignment through open communication, shared goals, and strong partnerships to drive collective success.

• Build trust-based partnerships
• Nurture long-term relationships
• Remove collaboration barriers
• Celebrate cross-team success

Engages & Influences

Inspires action and alignment through clear communication, purposeful influence, and a compelling vision.

• Use storytelling to build buy-in
• Align communication with organizational goals
• Guild alignment through strong engagement

Maximizes Performance

Sets and reinforces performance standards that drive results, ensure accountability, and align with Epiq’s goals.

• Use data to identify improvement opportunities
• Make informed decisions
• Align team goals with boarder strategy
• Empower teams to manage their own goals
• Translate vision into clear priorities
• Prepare for disruptions with strong change management

Achieves Operational Success

Drives continuous improvement and operational excellence through smart processes, data insights, and quality execution.

• Improve workflows for team efficiency
• Use clear documentation and expectations
• Resolve issues quickly using data and feedback

It is Epiq’s policy to comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity laws by making all employment decisions without unlawful regard or consideration of any individual’s race, religion, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, transgender status, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, marital status, age, national origin, genetic information, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran or family status or any other basis protected by applicable national, federal, state, provincial or local law. Epiq’s policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on any of these impermissible bases, as well as any bases or grounds protected by applicable law in each jurisdiction. In addition Epiq will take affirmative action for minorities, women, covered veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. Epiq is pleased to provide such assistance and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. Pursuant to relevant law, where applicable, Epiq will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.