eDiscovery Project Manager - New York & Chicago - $165,000 to $190,000

About the Opportunity

A leading international law firm is seeking an experienced eDiscovery Project Manager to join its dynamic litigation support team, which is undergoing an organic growth stage.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing complex e-discovery workflows and implementing advanced litigation technology solutions. You will work closely with legal teams, clients, and internal stakeholders to provide high-level consultation, manage projects, and lead technology-based litigation support initiatives.

Locations : New York City and Chicago

Key Responsibilities of this eDiscovery Project Manager :

• Act as a primary point of contact for e-discovery project management and provide strategic consultation to legal teams on data preservation, collection, processing, review, and production.
• Help roll out GenAI programs and toolings for internal innovation
• Design and manage workflows that utilise advanced tools, including technology-assisted review (TAR) and data analytics.
• Collaborate with internal legal tech experts and attorneys to enhance litigation processes using innovative tools and methodologies.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members while delegating project components as needed.
• Develop training materials and lead sessions for attorneys and support staff on litigation technologies.
• Oversee vendor selection and management, ensuring project timelines, quality standards, and budgets are met.
• Support firm-wide initiatives in legal technology innovation and best practices development.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation and ensure compliance with legal technology standards and procedures.

Key Qualifications of this eDiscovery Project Manager :

Compensation & Benefits

This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive Total Rewards package, including :

Equal Opportunity Statement

APT Search is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a workplace free from discrimination, providing fair consideration to all applicants regardless of background or protected status. This client is not accepting applicants who require visa sponsorship or H1-B visas due to the sensitivity of the position and the data managed.