Senior eDiscovery Project Manager

Jackson Lewis P.C.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 158,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) Plan

Paid holidays

Family leave

Job summary

Jackson Lewis P.C. in California seeks a Senior EDiscovery Project Manager to lead end-to-end discovery workflows, coordinating with attorneys, clients and vendors to ensure efficient, defensible outcomes.

You will manage data collections, processing, hosting and QA workflows to deliver timely results. The role requires 10+ years in litigation support or eDiscovery, 5+ years in senior project leadership, and advanced Relativity/EDRM expertise.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of litigation support or project management experience.
• Proven ability to lead complex eDiscovery projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary operational contact for assigned matters.
• Manage discovery from intake to final production and case closure.
• Coordinate 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.
• Leverage analytics and AI-enabled review technologies.
• Manage relationships with discovery vendors and service providers.
• Meet the 1,500 yearly billing requirement.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Prioritization

Tools

Relativity

EDRM

Job description

Position Summary

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”.

The Senior E Discovery 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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.