Description
Description
The Litigation Support Project Manager supports the firm’s litigation practice by managing projects and
by providing services in alignment with the firm’s best practices. This position is responsible for working
with case teams in providing consulting and support services with respect to the preservation,
collection, processing, review, production, and presentation of documents, as well as providing support
to case teams preparing for depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Collaborate and consult with case teams on best methods for preservation, collection, review
and production of electronic data based on case needs.
Advise case teams regarding legal technology and workflow design appropriate for all phases of
the eDiscovery Reference Model (EDRM), including forensics collection, document review, and
trial presentation.
Assist attorneys in negotiating with opposing parties during meet-and-confer sessions to reach
agreements on eDiscovery protocol.
Assist attorneys in establishing and applying early case assessment strategies to client data
collections for the purpose of defining attorney document review sets and budgeting.
Research, evaluate, propose, and plan the implementation of workflows that leverage the latest
legal technology.
Manage vendors to assure that high-quality data deliverables and services are provided within
negotiated schedules and budgets.
Supports discovery review databases and systems throughout the lifecycle of matters, including,
generating reports, and assisting with database searches.
Manages electronic document production and prepares or follows production specifications
based on case requirements. Performs quality control checks on vendor-created document
productions and prepares in-house documents for production.
Supports, troubleshoots and administers all litigation support applications including Opus2, Case
Notebook, CaseMap, Trial Director, PageVault and OBS Studio.
Assists attorneys in preparing to use courtroom presentation documents, audio and video.
Provides training in classroom or one-on-one, on the use of litigation support applications.
Maintain relevant technical and professional knowledge of applications, equipment, and related
topics through training, vendor meetings, seminars, vendor materials, self-study, user group
meetings, industry networking, and professional journals.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Requirements
Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work in a dynamic and complex environment to
meet deadlines and daily requirements, both independently and as part of a team.
Comprehensive and detailed understanding of eDiscovery rules, case law, principles and
industry practices and processes. Demonstrated knowledge of the EDRM and how each phase of
the model impacts the delivery of service.
Experience with legal technologies, such as:
-Various eDiscovery Review/Processing Platforms with a focused advanced knowledge of Relativity
-Working knowledge of Forensic Software: EnCase, Cellebrite, Oxygen, BlackBag, FTK.
-Email Systems: Office 365, Microsoft Exchange, eVault, email archive platforms.
-Collaboration/Cloud Tools: Sharepoint, DropBox, Box, MS Teams, Slack.
-Deposition and Trial Technology: Opus 2, Case Notebook, CaseMap, EverChron, OnCue,
TrialDirector.
-Web Capture and Video Editing Software: PageVault, ClipChamp, OBS Studio.
Comprehensive understanding of how databases work. Demonstrated skill in manipulating
database load files. Experience collecting, managing, organizing, and producing electronically
stored information (ESI).
Ability to organize, prioritize, and delegate work in high-pressure situations with
multiple/conflicting priorities.
Experience in exporting and importing data from a variety of formats.
Ability to effectively manage technical issues with eDiscovery and Litigation Support providers.
Excellent teamwork skills and a strong client-service orientation.
Working knowledge of PCs, server technologies, and MS Office Suite.
Strong sense of accountability, taking ownership over projects and responsibilities, and resolving
issues proactively.
Ability to take an assignment from inception to completion with minimal supervision or by
following broad guidelines and internal best practices.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective internal and external client
relationships.
Excellent skills in critical thinking and analysis. Ability to assess information, anticipate issues
and outcomes, and make effective decisions.
Education and/or Experience:
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 5-7 years of experience,
preferably in a professional services or law firm, are required. Certification in legal technologies, such as
RCA, ACEDS, CCE, CCO, CCME, CCP, CCPA, is highly desirable.
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