E-Discovery Project Manager

E-Discovery Project Manager

E-Discovery Project Manager

Category

Administrative Support Staff

Location

New York, New York

Employment Type

Permanent

Salary

$110000 - $130000



Job Description:

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Oversee the end-to-end management of eDiscovery projects, from data collection to production.
  • Coordinate with legal teams, IT, and external vendors to ensure seamless project execution.
  • Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Manage the collection, processing, review, and production of electronically stored information (ESI).
  • Ensure data security and integrity throughout the eDiscovery lifecycle.
  • Ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements, including GDPR, CCPA, and FRCP.
  • Act as a liaison between attorneys, clients, vendors, and internal teams.
  • Communicate project status, risks, and deliverables effectively.
  • Manage expectations and provide solutions to evolving project needs.


Job Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Law, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (JD or legal background preferred).
  • 3+ years of experience in e-discovery, litigation support, or information governance.
  • Certified E-Discovery Specialist (CEDS) or Relativity Certified Administrator (RCA) is a plus.
  • Hands-on experience with e-discovery tools and platforms.
  • Experience managing large-scale litigation, investigations, or regulatory matters.
  • Proficiency in e-discovery tools such as NuixDiscover, Relativity Server, RelativityOne, Everlaw, or similar platforms.
  • Strong understanding of data processing, analytics, and review workflows.
  • Familiarity with legal hold software and enterprise data sources (email systems, cloud storage, databases).
  • Strong project management and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously.