Legal Project Manager
A well-established national law firm to identify an experienced Litigation Project Manager – eDiscovery to join its litigation support team. This is an excellent opportunity for an eDiscovery professional who enjoys working closely with attorneys and clients, managing complex discovery workflows, and implementing technology-driven solutions to support sophisticated litigation matters. The ideal candidate will bring strong RelativityOne expertise, a solid understanding of defensible eDiscovery practices, and the ability to serve as a consultative partner throughout the full matter lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as a primary point of contact for attorneys and case teams, providing guidance on eDiscovery workflows, best practices, and defensible discovery strategies. Configure and administer RelativityOne workspaces, including user permissions, layouts, views, and review workflows. Develop and implement data reduction strategies using deduplication, filtering, searching, analytics, and technology-assisted review (TAR). Coordinate data processing, loading, review setup, exports, and document productions in collaboration with litigation support and technical teams. Monitor project timelines, deliverables, and progress while proactively identifying and escalating potential issues. Maintain accurate project documentation, data-handling records, workflow procedures, and production tracking. Coordinate with external vendors providing collection, scanning, OCR, trial support, and other specialized services. Troubleshoot Relativity environment and workflow issues in collaboration with technical teams. Provide training and ongoing support to attorneys, paralegals, and clients on Relativity and related litigation technologies. Contribute to the evaluation and adoption of new eDiscovery technologies, including advanced analytics and AI-assisted review tools. Support process improvements, technology initiatives, and departmental projects.
Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years of eDiscovery experience within a law firm, legal-services provider, vendor, or corporate legal environment. Strong proficiency in RelativityOne, including workspace administration, review workflows, and production management. Demonstrated understanding of defensible eDiscovery practices across the EDRM lifecycle. Experience with data reduction, analytics, and technology-assisted review (TAR). Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to attorneys, clients, and non-technical stakeholders. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities, and deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams. Preferred Experience TextMap, TrialDirector, or similar litigation support and trial presentation technologies. Experience working with multimedia evidence, including audio and video files. Familiarity with audio/video editing software and AI-assisted eDiscovery tools.
Compensation
The anticipated salary ranges vary by location: Illinois: $120,000–$130,000 California: $125,000–$130,000 Michigan: $115,000–$125,000 Texas: $115,000–$125,000 Work Environment and Benefits Fully remote opportunity, open to candidates in Ann Arbor, MI; Austin, TX; Bloomfield Hills, MI; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Detroit, MI; Houston, TX; Lansing, MI; Los Angeles, CA; Milwaukee, WI; Minneapolis, MN; San Antonio, TX; Washington, D.C. Standard working hours of 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Central Time, with occasional flexibility for time-sensitive matters. Limited travel may be required for client support, training, or business needs. Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays; retirement savings with profit sharing for eligible employees; health savings and flexible spending accounts; parental and personal leave; wellness programs; and professional development opportunities. Interested in Learning More? If you have strong RelativityOne experience and a background in litigation support or eDiscovery project management, apply today!