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Briggs and Morgan, P.A. (now Taft Law) · 1 day ago

eDiscovery Project Manager

Southfield, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Taft Law is a full-service law firm with a collaborative approach and advanced technological resources. They are seeking an eDiscovery Project Manager to support their eDiscovery Services team, ensuring effective management and execution of eDiscovery projects while maintaining communication and quality control throughout the process.

Consulting

Responsibilities

Provides and maintains accurate, proactive, and concise communication and record keeping on all project details, including project specifications, reports, and deliverables

Collaborates with legal teams to provide strategic guidance and ensure decision-making aligns with best practices across the EDRM

Develops budgets and monitors costs throughout the lifecycle of a matter to ensure financial efficiency

Develops and execute eDiscovery projects with accuracy, on-time and within the estimated budget

Reviews and reports on and document quality control measures and progress of processing, review, and production of data

Assists members of the firm with basic and advanced end-user functionality during all phases of the e-discovery process

Ensures security of all data by tracking the custody, control, and status of data within the project management software, and storing and archiving data in accordance with firm department policies and procedures

Maintains a record of actions, utilizing the Analyst tracking application, and all project management related forms and applications deployed by the Taft Discovery Group, allowing for the identification and tracking of data during all phases of the data lifecycle, from receipt to archival, as applicable

Analyzes workflows for process improvement and efficiency opportunities

Qualification

RelativityEDRMACEDSProject ManagementAnalytical ThinkingMicrosoft OfficeCommunication SkillsTeamworkProblem-Solving

Required

Demonstrated experience managing multiple, concurrent assignments under tight deadlines

Demonstrated experience and skilled at proactively anticipating client needs

Strong teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills

Proficient in the use of Relativity, version Server 2021 or above is required

Proficient in the application of the standards of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM)

Proficient in the application of the principles of the Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS)

Analytical thinking, judgment, and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment and work under a high level of mental effort to perform the essential functions of the position

Willingness to work non-standard shifts, including mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends in order to meet deadlines as needed

Demonstrates effectiveness, credibility, and strong teamwork while maintaining attention to detail

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs is required

Ability to communicate effectively with attorneys, staff and others on the telephone, in person, and in writing

High school diploma or equivalent

A minimum of 3 to 5 years serving in a project management role, demonstrating effective delegation of litigation support tasks to other members of a team, using Relativity in a law firm or e-discovery service provider environment

Knowledge of the entire EDRM from collections through production