Senior eDiscovery Project Manager

Jackson Lewis P.C.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 151,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Firm-paid holidays

Vacation time

Sick time

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Jackson Lewis P.C. in Chicago seeks a Senior Litigation Support Project Manager to lead end-to-end eDiscovery workflows, management of processing, hosting, review, and production, and coordination across attorneys, clients, vendors, and internal teams.

The role emphasizes operational leadership, Relativity proficiency, EDRM expertise, and strong communication, with a focus on timely, defensible discovery and adherence to firm protocols; salary ranges apply by state and bonuses are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of litigation support, eDiscovery, discovery operations, or PM experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior project management or operational leadership role.
• Advanced knowledge of EDRM and Relativity experience.
• Experience managing multiple complex matters concurrently.
• Strong PM, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary operational contact for assigned matters.
• Manage discovery matters from intake through final production and closure.
• Coordinate discovery workflows across attorneys, clients, vendors, and internal teams.
• Coordinate and manage electronic data collections.
• Oversee processing, hosting, review, analytics, and production workflows.
• Create and administer Relativity workspaces.
• Manage document productions and QA processes.
• Utilize analytics and AI-enabled review technologies.
• Manage relationships with discovery vendors and service providers.
• Meet annual billing requirements.

Skills

Litigation support

eDiscovery

Project management

EDRM

Relativity

Vendor management

Communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Tools

Relativity

Job description

Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable, and share our clients’ goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee.

The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”.

Position Summary

The Senior Litigation Support Project Manager serves as an operational leader for discovery and litigation support matters and is responsible for managing the end-to-end execution of eDiscovery workflows, litigation support services, technology solutions, and operational processes.

This position partners closely with attorneys, clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure discovery matters are executed efficiently, defensibly, and in accordance with established protocols and deadlines.

This role does not provide legal advice, establish preservation obligations, make privilege determinations, or develop legal discovery strategy. Matters requiring legal judgment are escalated to eDiscovery Counsel or designated attorneys.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary operational point of contact for assigned matters.
• Manage discovery matters from intake through final production and case closure.
• Coordinate discovery workflows across attorneys, clients, vendors, and internal teams.
• Coordinate and manage electronic data collections.
• Oversee processing, hosting, review, analytics, and production workflows.
• Create and administer Relativity workspaces.
• Manage document productions and quality assurance processes.
• Leverage analytics and AI-enabled review technologies.
• Manage relationships with discovery vendors and service providers.
• 1,500 yearly billing requirement.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of litigation support, eDiscovery, discovery operations, or project management experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior project management or operational leadership capacity.
• Advanced knowledge of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM).
• Advanced Relativity experience.
• Experience managing multiple complex matters simultaneously.
• Exceptional project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• CEDS
• RCA
• PMP certification
• Experience supporting labor and employment litigation

For New York, the expected salary range for this position is between $158,000 and $180,000. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. This position is also eligible for annual bonuses.

For California, the expected salary range for this position is between $158,000 and $180,000. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. This position is also eligible for annual bonuses.

For Massachusetts, the expected salary range for this position is between $151,000 and $172,000. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. This position is also eligible for annual bonuses.

For Illinois, the expected salary range for this position is between $151,000 and $172,000. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. This position is also eligible for annual bonuses.

Benefits – New York

Jackson Lewis offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account
• Firm-paid holidays, vacation and sick time
• Employee assistance program and other firm benefits

Benefits – California

Jackson Lewis offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account
• Firm-paid holidays, vacation and sick time
• Employee assistance program and other firm benefits

Benefits – Massachusetts

Jackson Lewis offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account
• Firm-paid holidays, vacation and sick time
• Employee assistance program and other firm benefits

Benefits – Illinois

Jackson Lewis offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account
• Firm-paid holidays, vacation and sick time
• Employee assistance program and other firm benefits

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.