Senior eDiscovery Project Manager

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP seeks a Senior eDiscovery Project Manager to join the eDiscovery Services team in Detroit. You will lead projects with 5–10 years in PM, coordinating with legal teams to ensure timely deliveries and adherence to EDRM standards.

Responsibilities include budget development, data processing, review, and production, along with maintaining data security and proactive client communication throughout the matter lifecycle. Strong teamwork and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing multiple, concurrent assignments under tight deadlines.
• Proven ability to anticipate client needs and coordinate with legal teams.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Relativity (Server 2021+) and ACEDS/EDRM standards.

Responsibilities

• Provides and maintains accurate, proactive communication and record keeping on project details, reports, and deliverables.
• Collaborates with legal teams to guide decisions aligning with EDRM best practices.
• Develops budgets and monitors costs to ensure financial efficiency throughout matters.
• Executes eDiscovery projects with accuracy, on-time delivery, and within budget.
• Reviews and reports on quality control measures for processing, review, and production of data.
• Ensures data security by tracking custody and status within project management software.

Skills

Relativity

ACEDS

EDRM

MS Office

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Relativity

MS Office

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 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.