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About the Role
The eDiscovery Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the eDiscovery process within litigation matters, collaborating with internal teams and external vendors to manage multiple assignments simultaneously. This role requires maintaining a billable hours target of 1,000 hours and leveraging technology for efficiency and cost savings.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with case teams to evaluate eDiscovery project needs and develop a comprehensive eDiscovery project plan.
- Monitor project progress and advise on adjustments to the eDiscovery project plan to ensure project milestones are met.
- Identify potential risks to project success and mitigate those risks.
- Leverage technology to create efficiencies and cost savings on each matter.
- Maintain project tracker and ensure all steps in the eDiscovery process are documented.
- Use RelativityOne to process, analyze, search, thread, batch, review and produce documents.
- Provide guidance and training to case teams on eDiscovery software.
- Analyze and report on all incoming data from client and external parties.
- Review and edit document review protocols to ensure compliance with Goodwin’s eDiscovery best practices.
- Monitor document review progress and assess potential issues with cost or quality of the document review.
- Assist in the creation of privilege logs.
- Serve as primary liaison between case team and eDiscovery vendor.
- Work with vendors to obtain eDiscovery project bids.
- Work with case teams to evaluate vendor bids and select the best vendor for each project.
- Lead matter kickoff call with case team and vendor and participate in all vendor meetings thereafter.
- Perform detailed quality control checks on all vendor work, including all searches and document productions.
- Monitor eDiscovery spend versus budget and regularly communicate with case teams regarding any anticipated budget overages.
- Timely escalate project management issues and proactively implement steps to mitigate project delays.
- Assist case team in evaluating database decommissions options and ensure database is properly decommissioned in accordance with Goodwin’s eDiscovery Playbook.
- Advise on improvements to Goodwin’s eDiscovery playbook.
- Maintain knowledge of various litigation support and document review tools/updates.
- Maintain current knowledge of industry standards and procedures.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Over 5 years of experience in eDiscovery.
- Prior eDiscovery role in an AmLaw 100 law firm is preferred.
- Thorough understanding of the electronic discovery process.
- Relativity Certified Administrator (RCA) certification required.
- Relativity Analytics Specialist certification is a plus.
- Brainspace Analyst Certification required.
- Additional Brainspace certifications are preferred.
- Familiarity with other eDiscovery applications like Nuix, Reveal, DISCO, etc. is preferred.
- Advanced skills in database searching, data analytics, and technology-assisted review (TAR).
- Proficiency in Adobe and Excel.
- Experience designing workflows to facilitate ESI review.
- Proficiency in processing, searching, threading, reviewing, and producing data in RelativityOne.
- Experience handling large cases, including document collections, reviews, and productions.
- Proven experience working with eDiscovery vendors on pricing, budgets, and project management.
- Ability to understand both the substantive and strategic aspects of various litigation matters.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Strong commitment to delivering superior client service to both internal and external clients.
- Quick learner with the capability to deploy new technology swiftly.
- Adaptability to unexpected changes, tight deadlines, and managing multiple collaborators simultaneously.
- Excellent planning, project management, and organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to monitor quality control.
- Willingness to work extended hours, including weekends and holidays.
- Ability to travel and spend extended periods in other cities as needed.
Skills
- eDiscovery
- RelativityOne
- Adobe
- Excel
- Database searching
- Data analytics
- Technology-assisted review (TAR)
- Project management
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Decision-making
- Problem-solving
- Collaboration
- Analytical skills
- Oral communication
- Written communication
- Quality control
Location
- Global
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Over 5 years of experience in eDiscovery
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree
- Relativity Certified Administrator (RCA) certification
- Relativity Analytics Specialist certification
- Brainspace Analyst Certification
Salary/Compensations
- $145,000.00 - $165,000.00
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement & Savings Plan
- Emergency back-up child and adult care
- Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
- Employee recognition and reward programs
- Employee wellness and assistance programs
- Employee discounts and perks
- Eligible for overtime
About the Company
- Goodwin works with successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs, and disruptors in life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology, and financial industries.
- The firm partners with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions in high-stakes litigation, regulatory compliance, and complex transactions.
- Goodwin is committed to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition.
- Recognized as the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer.