Practice Support Project Manager (eDiscovery)

Innovative Driven; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovative Driven seeks a seasoned Practice Support Project Manager with deep eDiscovery project management experience to support a top AmLaw 50 client in New York. The role is hybrid, three days onsite in NYC and two days remote, ensuring close collaboration with the eDiscovery team.

The ideal candidate will have at least five years enabling collection, review and retrieval of electronic data, with strong knowledge of Relativity, Nuix Discover and other platforms. PMP or CEDS is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• PM or eDiscovery cert preferred (PMP, CEDS).
• 5+ years in eDiscovery consulting and PM with data processing and review platforms.
• Knowledge of IT architecture and security for eDiscovery.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal eDiscovery team to set best practices.
• Document and integrate workflow into project plans.
• Develop and manage project plans and timelines.
• Oversee budgets and financials.
• Provide status reports to stakeholders.
• Advise on vendor selection and platform choices.
• Recommend review platforms and workflows.
• Assist in designing searches and analyzing results.
• Offer technical guidance on case strategy.
• Participate in matter conferences and production discussions.
• Promote awareness of emerging technologies for litigation.

Skills

eDiscovery PM

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Technical guidance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

PMP

CEDS

Tools

Relativity

Nuix Discover

Reveal

Job description

Innovative Driven is currently seeking a professional and dynamic Practice Support Project Manager with solid eDiscovery project management experience to join the collaborative team at one of our most well-respected AmLaw 50 global law firm clients!

The role will be hybrid, with three days a week onsite in NYC and two days remote.

The ideal candidate must have at least five years of experience facilitating strategies for the collection, review, and retrieval of electronic data, utilizing a strong understanding of electronic discovery, the litigation lifecycle, practice-related technologies, and eDiscovery platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the internal eDiscovery team to develop and implement best practices for handling clients’ electronically stored information (ESI)
• Ensure that eDiscovery workflow is documented, communicated and incorporated into project plans
• Implement project plans and timelines for eDiscovery projects
• Oversee project budgets and financial considerations
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration by providing status reports
• Advise legal teams, internal resources and third-party service providers on effective database design and workflow to ensure efficient document review and productions
• Consult with legal teams and clients regarding vendor selection
• Recommend review platforms and workflows
• Assist in the design of searches and analyze results
• Provide technical guidance in the preparation of case strategy
• Participate in matter conferences and production discussions
• Build awareness of emerging technologies to advise case teams on collection and review

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required
• Certification in project management or eDiscovery practices (ex. PMP and/or CEDS) preferred
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in electronic discovery consulting and project management, including data processing and document review platforms required
• Prior experience handling second requests a plus.
• Advanced eDiscovery operational skills and expertise with legal processes, electronic discovery best practices, and the ability to advise case teams accordingly is required
• In-depth knowledge of IT systems architecture including server systems, email systems, database systems, telecommunications systems, mobile devices, social media, and cloud storage and implications for eDiscovery
• Expert level knowledge of forensics collection methodologies, ESI processing and document review technologies
• Extensive knowledge of industry-leading review applications, including Relativity, Nuix Discover, and Reveal
• Strong skills with the implementation of advanced analytics and other artificial intelligence technology including but not limited to technology assisted review, continuous active learning and statistical sampling
• Knowledge of general practice support, fact management and an awareness of emerging technologies for litigation