Senior Project Manager, eDiscovery Services

nrf; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead eDiscovery initiatives from collection through production. You will work with disputes lawyers, clients, and IT teams to design and implement identification, preservation, and collection protocols and to refine data culling and TAR workflows.

You will mentor project analysts, monitor daily productivity, and stay ahead of case-law developments in electronic discovery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of eDiscovery project management and technology experience.
• In lieu of bachelor's degree, 9 years of relevant eDiscovery project management and technology experience.
• Extensive experience in executing continuous active learning and TAR strategies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently to handle multiple projects with consistently high quality results.
• Willingness to provide after hours and weekend support as necessary.
• Ability to train, manage and delegate tasks to project analysts and project managers.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively under rigorous deadlines in high-pressure situations.
• Proven and demonstrable dedication to work product quality and client service.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with disputes lawyers, clients and colleagues to implement and deliver high quality eDiscovery solutions from collection through review and production.
• Consult with lawyers and corporate IT professionals to develop identification, preservation, and collection protocols.
• Assist lawyers to develop effective data culling and filtering strategies through the use of search term calibration processes, data analytics, and TAR.
• Recommend strategies for eDiscovery projects, including design and implementation of review workflows, across various review platforms as appropriate.
• Support document review projects and generate and analyze daily productivity metrics.
• Monitor and remain apprised of case law developments in electronic discovery and emerging litigation technology.
• Collaborate with and assist in mentoring the team's project analysts

Skills

eDiscovery PM

TAR strategies

Strong communication

Independent工作

Team mentorship

Time management

Client service

Flexible hours

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

At Norton Rose Fulbright, people thrive because of a shared commitment to quality, unity and integrity.

The highly regarded law firm consistently receives recognition from Great Place to Work and Top Workplaces, two companies that specialize in assessing organizational culture.

Teams collaborate across regions, value new ideas and deliver meaningful client solutions, supported by a culture that embraces ambition, development and shared success.

With more than 3,000 lawyers and 3,000 business services professionals working together across 50 offices worldwide, this global law firm provides a full range of legal services to leading corporations and financial institutions operating in key markets and sectors.

As an early adopter of advanced eDiscovery technology and methodologies, the Firm's Global eDiscovery Services Department, provides strategic services to our disputes lawyers and clients.

Working alongside other talented professionals, you'll be surrounded by an open and collaborative culture that embraces recognition and professional development.

The Senior Project Manager position is empowered to support all phases of the eDiscovery lifecycle through the application of sophisticated eDiscovery workflows and technology assisted review (TAR) processes.

Candidates must possess a good working knowledge of corporate IT enterprise technology and have experience in collaborating with client IT departments to implement preservation and collection strategies.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Work closely with disputes lawyers, clients and colleagues to implement and deliver high quality eDiscovery solutions from collection through review and production
• Consult with lawyers and corporate IT professionals to develop identification, preservation, and collection protocols
• Assist lawyers to develop effective data culling and filtering strategies through the use of search term calibration processes, data analytics, and TAR
• Recommend strategies for eDiscovery projects, including design and implementation of review workflows, across various review platforms as appropriate
• Support document review projects and generate and analyze daily productivity metrics
• Monitor and remain apprised of case law developments in electronic discovery and emerging litigation technology
• Collaborate with and assist in mentoring the team's project analysts

How You'll Grow

Work on challenging engagements and have the opportunity to contribute to process improvement initiatives

Learn from industry leaders and lawyers in the Firm's Information Governance, Cyber and eDiscovery practices

Participate in SMART goal initiatives aimed at helping to develop and achieve career objectives

Other duties

Please note this job description does not cover or contain all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum 5 years of eDiscovery project management and technology experience
• In lieu of bachelor's degree, 9 years of relevant eDiscovery project management and technology experience
• Extensive experience in executing continuous active learning and TAR strategies
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently to handle multiple projects with consistently high quality results
• Willingness to provide after hours and weekend support as necessary
• Ability to work both as part of a team and independently with limited supervision
• Ability to train, manage and delegate tasks to project analysts and project managers
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively under rigorous deadlines in high-pressure situations
• Ability to exercise good judgment in sensitive or stressful situations
• Excellent analytical, problem identification and resolution skills
• Proven and demonstrable dedication to work product quality and client service
• Ability to measure and anticipate time, costs and risks associated with project tasks

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family.

• Benefit packages include access to three medical insurance plans, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and disability insurance.
• Employees can also access pre-tax benefits such as health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Norton Rose Fulbright helps provide financial security by allowing employees to participate in a 401(k) savings plan and profit-sharing plans if eligible.
• Full- time employees are eligible to access fertility benefits designed to support fertility and family-forming journeys.
• Employees may also access commuter benefits where applicable and student loan assistance refinancing options.

In addition to the Firm's health and welfare benefits above, we offer a competitive paid time off plan, which provides a minimum of 20 days off based on your role