Litigation Technology Project Manager

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Our success is rooted in our emphasis on relationships with our clients and each other. We care about every individual, and it is why many professionals have spent their entire careers at Finnegan.

Role Overview

The Litigation Technology Project Manager provides technical case coordination and performs technical services for the lifecycle of assigned cases.

This role ensures client needs are met by managing eDiscovery processes, coordinating with internal and external teams, and overseeing operational initiatives for process improvement and standardization in compliance with client guidelines and firm standards.

Responsibilities

Case Management and Client Coordination

• Serves as the primary point of contact for case teams, ensuring client needs are met.
• Develops and manages case price projections in collaboration with the eDiscovery Senior Project Manager. Advises on maximizing efficiencies and cost reductions.
• Coordinates technical work with vendors, contractors, and temporary resource personnel and provides quality control for all technical aspects of eDiscovery projects.
• Manages data through EDRM phases, ensuring proper handling and processing.
• Effectively communicates with case teams to address client questions, issues and work requests.
• Works closely with production teams to ensure proper allocation of resources based on deadlines.

Operational Oversight

• Leads planning and implementation of internal operational initiatives for process improvement and standardization.
• Enters billable time and manages billing for assigned cases, ensuring all hours and units are billed appropriately in systems.
• Tracks and manages all case team deadlines, client / matter request queues, and status of work performed by other departments.
• Ensures proper documentation of eDiscovery project plans, including workflows, role and task assignments, estimates, timetables, and process improvements.
• Builds effective working relationships with vendors to maintain quality control and consistency on eDiscovery systems.

eDiscovery Support

• Utilizes knowledge of eDiscovery software, litigation logistics, customer / client needs and vendor selection procedures to plan, design, and execute appropriate information technology support for each case.
• Works with Senior Project Managers to design, maintain, and administer eDiscovery databases and their corresponding image / data collections.
• Assists with the evaluation of new software or processes.
• Assesses learning needs of legal teams and implement necessary training programs. Proactively suggests process improvements and identify training gaps in the department and on case teams.
• Assists case teams and attorneys with onboarding, operating, and troubleshooting e-discovery database platforms.
• Manages day-to-day eDiscovery project tasks, collaborating with attorneys, paralegals, and IT personnel.
• Develops eDiscovery data processing and production specifications to meet legal requirements.
• Manages data through EDRM phases and coordinates with internal / external teams to get data loaded, tagged, processed, and produced.
• Works closely with the litigation, IT, and other legal teams to develop, manage, and automate technical components of trial preparation.
• Delegates appropriate tasks to vendors and internal resources.
• Conducts quality checks to ensure accuracy and completeness of job instructions and final work products. Develops creative solutions to minimize problematic situations.
• Assist in the creation of privilege logs and ensure efficient handling of data collection, processing, review, and production.
• Analyze and interpret information from various sources to develop solutions to complex problems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; equivalent training and experience may be considered in place of formal education.
• Proven experience in daily eDiscovery / litigation support or similar legal roles, with a history of managing client interactions independently and collaborating effectively with litigation teams.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a project manager or eDiscovery manager.
• Experience in managing third-party contractors and vendors.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in analyzing, configuring, and implementing software to meet user needs.
• Administration experience with litigation support software (such as Relativity, Everlaw, CaseText, and other similar tools), eDiscovery applications, network environments, word processing, relational database, and spreadsheet applications to coordinate technical resources for practice group support projects, including equipment, staffing, and software / applications.
• Demonstrated ability to define requirements for litigation support, prepare ESI protocols, and make recommendations for their use.

This includes the ability to develop related implementation plans, specifications, and timelines for changes and / or developments in firm software and hardware applications.

• Solid understanding of the U.S. legal discovery process, e-discovery, and the EDRM (Electronic Discovery Reference Model).
• Advanced knowledge of general e-discovery operations, including document processing, hosting, review, and production.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and also in a collaborative environment as part of a team.
• Ability to innovate and devise creative solutions to both unique and common e-discovery challenges.
• Understanding of various data storage methodologies, including effective methods for extracting information from source data using defensible methods, strategies for converting extracted data to a reviewable form, various review methodologies and systems (including vendor-hosted solutions), and methods of effective electronic production.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating the ability to coordinate multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously while meeting deadlines and business objectives.

If you are talented Litigation Technology Project Manager looking for a dynamic and challenging role where your skills will have a direct impact on a success, pleas apply.

The base annual pay range for this role is between $125,000 - $135,000 DOE. The base pay to be offered will vary and depend on skills and qualifications, experience, location and will also take into account internal equity.

A full range of medical, financial and / or other benefits dependent on the position will also be offered.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement :

Finnegan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment, as defined by applicable state and federal laws, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

For candidates needing reasonable accommodations or assistance with the application process, please contact Human Resources at redacted .

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Other details

• Job Family 27-Information Technology Litigation Support
• Job Function Timekeeper - Non-Partner
• Pay Type Salary

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