Litigation Support Manager: Lead eDiscovery Team

FBT Gibbons LLP; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Job summary

FBT Gibbons LLP is seeking a Litigation Support Manager to lead a skilled team and deliver defensible eDiscovery services across the firm. The ideal candidate will bring strong eDiscovery experience, strategic thinking, and a service-oriented leadership style supporting attorneys and clients on complex matters.

The role emphasizes process improvement, collaboration with case teams, and education of staff on litigation technology, with an expectation of significant billable hours and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive eDiscovery/Litigation Support experience, including management.
• Knowledge of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model and defensible eDiscovery processes.
• Proficiency with listed litigation support platforms.
• Ability to travel within the firm’s footprint and work extended hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Litigation Support Team, including staffing, coaching, and development.
• Develop and promote standards, workflows, and best practices for secure, defensible service delivery.
• Provide eDiscovery consultation to attorneys and staff throughout the litigation lifecycle.
• Partner with case teams to assess needs and translate processes into guidance.
• Oversee workflows: data management, searching, document production, and trial support.
• Monitor trends and vendor relationships to support service delivery and pricing.
• Identify deficiencies and implement process improvements to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Assist budgeting and technology planning for litigation support tools with CIO.
• Deliver educational programs and training on litigation support technologies.
• Stay aware of emerging technologies and appropriate use in litigation.
• Perform billable litigation support work; expected 500–650 hours annually.

Skills

eDiscovery/Litigation Support

Team leadership

Project management

Technical troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

TrialDirector

CaseMap/TimeMap

Viewpoint

Relativity

Adobe Creative Cloud

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

FBT Gibbons LLP is seeking a Litigation Support Manager to lead a skilled team and deliver defensible eDiscovery services across the firm. The ideal candidate will bring strong eDiscovery experience, strategic thinking, and a service-oriented leadership style supporting attorneys and clients on complex matters.

The role emphasizes process improvement, collaboration with case teams, and education of staff on litigation technology, with an expectation of significant billable hours and