e-Discovery Project Manager (hybrid)

Consilio LLC; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal consulting firm in Cape Town is seeking an E-discovery Managed Services Project Manager. This role involves serving as the primary client contact, overseeing project progress, and coordinating with multiple teams to ensure client satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree and 1-2 years of relevant experience in e-discovery or litigation support. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in the legal field in e-discovery or related roles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary point of contact with clients and manage their requests.
• Oversee project progress from initiation to production.
• Coordinate efforts across multiple teams.

Skills

Client services

Communication

Critical thinking

Technological skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

JD (Juris Doctor)

Tools

Consilio e-discovery platforms

Job description

Overview

About the Company:Consilio is the global leader in legal consulting and services within the eDiscovery industry. Our worldwide professionals bring their expertise and a commitment to serve to every engagement, partnering with our clients to develop creative solutions for their most pressing challenges.

About the Role:

This position is the primary point of contact with all clients assigned to the Consilio Managed Services Team and ensures consistently superior client service standards at all times. This person oversees and coordinates multiple projects and strategizes best practices to accomplish client goals and meet client deadlines. The eDiscovery Managed Services Project Manager operates as a liaison between internal teams to manage client requests.

Responsibilities

• Primary point of contact with clients and ensure consistently superior client service standards
• Directly oversee, coordinate and track project progress and workflow from initiation to production for multiple projects
• Serve as an e-discovery consultant who plans and strategizes with clients on how to process data and leverage technology to accomplish project goals
• Manage client requests, including but not limited to: receipt of data, data processing, release and setup of data to online review tool, support with online review tool and production management
• Coordinate efforts across multiple operational and support teams, ensuring interdependencies are not missed, project priorities are negotiated, and shared resources are employed effectively
• Serve as liaison between company, clients, and 3rd party vendors to create and deliver the right solutions
• Receive and respond to client requests, gather information necessary for resolving client inquiries and act as link between client and internal teams, including Data Processing, Hosting, Forensics and Finance
• Anticipate client needs and proactively provide assistance to clients to ensure service and support expectations met
• Develop strong, long-term client relationships to drive repeat business and obtain client references
• Identify opportunities to for add-on services for clients

Shift You'll Work: Monday - Friday from: 3pm - 12am

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in the legal field in e-discovery, litigation support, paralegal, attorney or review project management required
• 1-2 years of experience with client services in a professional environment or account management in a technical environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, professional demeanor and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to efficiently gather and process information for problem solving and troubleshooting requests from clients
• Strong technological skills related to Consilio e-discovery platforms required
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, high growth atmosphere without sacrificing quality of client service
• Ability to work successfully both in a team and as an individual contributor
• Bachelor’s degree required, JD a plus
• Platform-specific certifications a plus

Consilio’s True North Values

• Excellence: We strive to make every client our advocate
• Passion: We DO because we CARE
• Collaboration: We win together through teamwork and communication
• Agility: We flex, adapt and embrace change
• People: We value, respect and invest in our teammates
• Vision: We create clarity of purpose and a clear path forward

Consilio, LLC is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.