eDiscovery/Litigation Project Manager (Hybrid in Chicago)

Join Us At Nextpoint Law Group!

Nextpoint Law Group is a technology-led law firm focused on providing data-driven legal analysis, e-discovery counseling, and litigation support to clients and their outside counsel.

Our sister company, Nextpoint, provides transformative litigation software to hundreds of corporations and law firms nationwide.

Leveraging the Nextpoint software, Nextpoint Law Group provides services that allow businesses to more efficiently resolve their disputes, and law firms to more effectively represent their clients in litigation.

As a startup within an established tech company, Nextpoint Law Group is looking for legal professionals who combine top-tier legal skills with an entrepreneurial spirit.

We understand the value of ensuring that each individual can see a career path at the firm and has opportunities to develop their professional skills.

We take pride in having a friendly, open work life that is relaxed and honest.

We are problem solvers, simplifiers, and challenge seekers, but above all we strive for a happy workplace and satisfied clients.

In the Press

• Our Website
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Benefits and Perks

• Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience
• Hybrid Schedule (four days in office) and remote options depending on the role
• PPO Health Plan, Dental and Vision
• Health, Dependent, and Transit FSA
• Generous PTO Policy & Paid Holidays
• Annual professional development stipend
• Monthly flexible benefit stipend
• 401k plan & match
• And more!

About the Role

The eDiscovery / Litigation Project Manager plays an important role in managing litigation projects for Nextpoint Law Group (NLG) and coordinating administrative functions.

This is a great opportunity for a process and people oriented individual with a background in using eDiscovery at a law firm and project management or paralegal services.

Someone with excellent communication skills, a passion for customer service, and first-class organizational abilities who would like to gain experience and an understanding of the inner workings of a legal services firm will thrive in this role.

Working closely with Nextpoint Law Group’s lawyers, consultants, and clients, the Litigation Project Manager and Administrative Coordinator will be responsible for seeking out opportunities to improve process through technology, assist with billable eDiscovery projects / tasks and manage other client related projects.

The Litigation Project Manager and Administrative Coordinator will also be responsible for assisting in internal administrative tasks (e.g.

conflicts checks, checking dockets, scheduling, coordinating client projects). The ideal candidate will be able to manage billable and administrative tasks efficiently in a high-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ yrs experience in a Paralegal, Legal Assistant, Litigation Support, Project Manager or similar role in the legal industry
• Experience and familiarity with eDiscovery technology and services
• A strong interest in learning new technology and an ability to engage technically while also bringing commercial acumen and client-facing confidence
• Experience with web-based project management (Microsoft / Zendesk), time keeping software (Clio), and project budget tracking, preferred
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Self-starter approach to work, with an eagerness to consistently meet and exceed objectives and take on more responsibility
• Experience dealing with clients, vendors and internal stakeholders under high pressure situations with the confidence having 'hard to have' conversations
• Executive presence and ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagements
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and detailed execution skills
• Ability to problem solve and think analytically in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to work outside of normal business hours as unique client projects / needs arise; available by phone or email when out of the office as needed
• Willing to work a hybrid (four days in office) schedule
• Ability to travel to Nextpoint offices as needed
• Bachelor's degree required
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

for any employer

Responsibilities

• W orking with documents in an eDiscovery database, including organizing, searching, importing, and producing
• Communication and coordination with clients, internal stakeholders and vendors
• Creating, tracking and managing project tasks and timelines
• Serving as an internal stakeholder for client projects and coordinate deliverables across the organization
• Educate clients on the capabilities of Nextpoint software and service offerin gs
• Establish lasting relationships with clients
• Proactively identifying additional tasks / projects for client
• Evaluating and identifying new processes to ensure efficient functioning of the firm
• Administrative functions of the firm including running conflict checks, creating matters, and monitoring case dockets

Equal Opportunity Employer

Nextpoint Law Group is an equal opportunity employer.

We strive to foster a diverse workplace, actively seeking to recruit, retain and promote people of color and LBGTQ+ candidates.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

If you are interested in our company we encourage you to apply even if you do not see an applicable job description, as we are growing fast and are always on the lookout for high performing, curious, entrepreneurial-minded individuals to join our team!