Project Manager (eDiscovery)

Innovative Driven is currently seeking a professional and dynamic Practice Support Project Manager with solid eDiscovery project management experience to join the collaborative team at one of our most well-respected AmLaw 50 global law firm clients!

The role will be hybrid, with three days a week onsite in San Diego and two days remote.

The ideal candidate must have at least five years of experience facilitating strategies for the collection, review, and retrieval of electronic data, utilizing a strong understanding of electronic discovery, the litigation lifecycle, practice-related technologies, and eDiscovery platforms.

Responsibilities:

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• Collaborate with the eDiscovery Attorneys to develop and implement best practices for handling clients’ electronically stored information (ESI)
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• Develop comprehensive plans and timelines for eDiscovery projects
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• Oversee and align project budgets that align with expectations
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• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration amongst relevant stakeholders
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• Advise legal teams, internal resources and third-party vendors on effective database design and workflow to ensure efficient document review and productions
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• Consult with legal teams and clients on vendor selection
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• Recommend review platforms and workflows tailored to expectations
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• Assists case teams with designing searches, analyzing results, implementing advanced technology and validating processed data
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• Provide technical guidance with the preparation of case strategy
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Requirements:

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• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required
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• Certification in project management or eDiscovery practices (ex. PMP and/or CEDS) preferred
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• A minimum of 5 years of experience in electronic discovery consulting and project management, including data processing and document review platforms required
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• Prior experience handling second requests a plus.
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• Advanced eDiscovery operational skills and expertise with legal processes, electronic discovery best practices, and the ability to advise case teams accordingly is required
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• Expert level knowledge of forensics collection methodologies, ESI processing and document review technologies
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• Extensive knowledge of industry-leading review applications, including Relativity, Nuix Discover, and Reveal
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• Strong skills with the implementation of advanced analytics and other artificial intelligence technology including technology assisted review,
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