eDiscovery Project Manager

At Taft, we work as one team, driven and committed to helping our clients succeed. A full-service law firm with more than 1,100 attorneys and approximately 2,000 on our team, we have the collaborative approach, advanced technological resources, and depth of services that make us a preeminent law firm.

Taft is seeking an eDiscovery Project Manager to serve our eDiscovery Services team in Taft's Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Denver, Detroit, Indianapolis or Minneapolis office.
We are seeking an eDiscovery Project Manager with 3 to 5 years' experience to support our eDiscovery Services team in the Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Denver, Detroit, Indianapolis or Minneapolis office. All Taft employees operate under a "Client First" philosophy—in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients.

Essential Duties

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Education & Experience

• 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.

Candidates interested in the Chicago office should apply here.

Candidates interested in the Cincinnati office should apply here.

Candidates interested in the Cleveland office should apply here.

Candidates interested in the Columbus office should apply here.

Candidates interested in the Dayton office should apply here.

Candidates interested in the Denver office should apply here.

Candidates interested in the Detroit office should apply here.

Candidates interested in the Indianapolis office should apply here.

Candidates interested in the Minneapolis office should apply here.

Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.