Senior eDiscovery Project Lead (LegalTech)

OpenText; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenText is seeking a Project Manager for its LegalTech team to lead client engagements from kickoff to billing, coordinating with law firms, corporate legal departments, and review partners to ensure timely, high-quality eDiscovery delivery.

You will oversee data processing, case setup, production, and cross-functional collaboration while maintaining clear documentation, managing budgets, and driving process improvements.

Qualifications

• Five or more years in eDiscovery, litigation support, or legal consulting roles, with a strong understanding of the litigation lifecycle, the EDRM, and TAR/CAL workflows.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university; JD, MBA, or advanced degree a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to explain technical concepts clearly to legal and non-technical audiences.
• Familiarity with the evolving role of artificial intelligence in eDiscovery.
• Experience with OpenText eDiscovery (formerly Axcelerate) is a strong plus.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and collaborate effectively with internal teams, external partners, and clients.
• Requirements may dictate the necessity to work hours outside of normal, 40-hour workweek.
• While not frequent, some travel throughout the US may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic client engagements: act as the primary consultant for assigned matters, guiding projects from initial proposal through final invoicing while delivering outstanding service and value.
• Deliver client-centric solutions: consult with clients to understand goals, propose effective workflows, and proactively manage challenges. Build trust through responsiveness, insight, and consistency.
• Collaborate across teams: partner with internal departments, corporate legal teams, and law firms to align efforts, ensure quality, and meet case-specific objectives.
• Manage end-to-end discovery tasks: oversee technical workflows including data processing, user and case setup, and production execution to support client deadlines and goals.
• Contribute to team success: support unassigned or escalated projects when needed. Maintain thorough documentation of project activity, custom workflows, and client communications.
• Drive innovation and efficiency: identify opportunities for process improvements and implement technical or procedural solutions that enhance service quality and delivery speed.
• Maintain financial accountability: track and bill consulting time accurately. Ensure fee structures and estimates are clear at the outset and aligned throughout an engagement.

Skills

Client engagements

Client solutions

Cross-team collaboration

Discovery tasks

Documentation

Process improvement

Billing and invoicing

eDiscovery experience

Communication skills

AI in eDiscovery

Education

Bachelor’s degree

JD, MBA or advanced degree a plus

Tools

OpenText eDiscovery (Axcelerate)

Job description

OpenText is seeking a Project Manager for its LegalTech team to lead client engagements from kickoff to billing, coordinating with law firms, corporate legal departments, and review partners to ensure timely, high-quality eDiscovery delivery.

You will oversee data processing, case setup, production, and cross-functional collaboration while maintaining clear documentation, managing budgets, and driving process improvements.