Senior eDiscovery Project Manager

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Full benefits package

Bonus eligibility

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP seeks a Senior eDiscovery Project Manager to support our eDiscovery Services team across multiple offices, including Cleveland. The role requires 5–10 years of PM experience in a law firm or e‑discovery environment and strong Relativity expertise.

You will manage budgets, coordinate with legal teams, and ensure on‑time, accurate processing, review, and production of data while maintaining data security and meticulous record‑keeping.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years in a project management role in a law firm or e‑discovery service environment.
• Hands‑on experience with Relativity in a professional setting.
• Understanding of EDRM lifecycle from collections to production.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive communication and documentation on all project details.
• Collaborate with legal teams to align decisions with EDRM and ACEDS standards.
• Develop budgets and monitor costs to ensure financial efficiency.
• Manage eDiscovery projects to be on time and within budget.
• Oversee data processing, review, and production quality control.

Skills

Relativity experience

EDRM knowledge

ACEDS knowledge

Microsoft Office

Client communication

Team collaboration

Budget management

Deadline driven

Process improvement

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Relativity

Job description

Taft is seeking a Senior eDiscovery Project Manager to serve our eDiscovery Services team in Taft’s Atlanta, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Denver, Detroit, Indianapolis or Minneapolis office.

We are seeking a Senior eDiscovery Project Manager with 5 to 10 years’ experience to support our eDiscovery Services team. All Taft employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy—in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients.

• Provides and maintains accurate, proactive, and concise communication and record keeping on all project details, including project specifications, reports, and deliverables.
• Collaborates with legal teams to provide strategic guidance and ensure decision‑making aligns with best practices across the EDRM.
• Develops budgets and monitors costs throughout the lifecycle of a matter to ensure financial efficiency.
• Develops and execute eDiscovery projects with accuracy, on‑time and within the estimated budget.
• Reviews and reports on and document quality control measures and progress of processing, review, and production of data.
• Assists members of the firm with basic and advanced end‑user functionality during all phases of the e‑discovery process.
• Ensures security of all data by tracking the custody, control, and status of data within the project management software, and storing and archiving data in accordance with firm department policies and procedures.
• Maintains a record of actions, utilizing the Analyst tracking application, and all project management related forms and applications deployed by the Taft Discovery Group, allowing for the identification and tracking of data during all phases of the data lifecycle, from receipt to archival, as applicable.
• Analyzes workflows for process improvement and efficiency opportunities.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience managing multiple, concurrent assignments under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience and skilled at proactively anticipating client needs.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in the use of Relativity, version Server 2021 or above is required.
• Proficient in the application of the standards of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM).
• Proficient in the application of the principles of the Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS).
• Analytical thinking, judgment, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines in a fast‑paced environment and work under a high level of mental effort to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Willingness to work non‑standard shifts, including mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends in order to meet deadlines as needed.
• Demonstrates effectiveness, credibility, and strong teamwork while maintaining attention to detail.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with attorneys, staff and others on the telephone, in person, and in writing.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 5 to 10 years serving in a project management role, demonstrating effective delegation of litigation support tasks to other members of a team, using Relativity in a law firm or e‑discovery service provider environment.
• Knowledge of the entire EDRM from collections through production.

Taft offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401K, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bonus and more. The salary range for this position is $140,000/yr. - $160,000/yr. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined based on factors including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.