Location: New York,NY, USA
We are a premier full-service law firm that has earned a solid reputation for complex litigation, regulatory and transactional work on behalf of clients in important and growing industry sectors around the world.
Our diverse and inclusive culture of collegiality and collaboration — core values of the Firm — across all of our offices and practices is ultimately reflected in our client experience by culminating in a deep understanding of our clients' businesses.
Our Firm invests in your professional growth, whether you are a seasoned professional or a recent graduate. In addition to lawyers, we hire problem solvers to deliver creative solutions across numerous disciplines, including marketing, technology, accounting, human resources, practice support and office services. We reward our employees with a team-oriented work environment, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits program.
General Statement of Duties:
The Litigation Support Department provides eDiscovery and Project Management services to the Firm's Litigation section utilizing proven tools and technologies to assist with the collection, processing, review, and TAR for client data. The Litigation Support Project Manager manages the full litigation life cycle, including eDiscovery and document review.
Education & Experience :
· Bachelor's degree required
· Certification by ACEDS (Association of Certified eDiscovery Specialists) or the ability to obtain certification within 1 year of hire date is required
· Minimum three years of e-discovery project management experience
· Strong knowledge of enterprise technology commonly used in corporate IT departments and email systems is preferred
· Strong grasp and knowledge of litigation technology, continuous active learning (CAL) methodologies and use of TAR strategies is preferred
· Strong verbal and written communication skills
· Ability to handle multiple, simultaneous projects with quality results
· Willingness to provide after hours, overtime, and weekend support as necessary
· Ability to work both as part of a team and independently with limited supervision
· Ability to work effectively under rigorous deadlines in high-pressure situations
· Ability to exercise good judgment in sensitive or stressful situations
· Excellent analytical, problem identification and resolution skills
· Ability to run hot-seat for trials
Position Type/Expected Work Hours – This is a full-time exempt posit ion. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.