[Hiring] e-Discovery Project Manager @Stoel Rives

Role Description

Stoel Rives LLP has an immediate opening for an e-Discovery Project Manager. This is a key consultative and client service team member responsible for the overall eDiscovery management of a case, from consulting on best collection practices all the way through production of documents. The Project Manager works hand in hand with the legal case team to provide the best service and support to our end clients. They have a strong knowledge of the electronic discovery records model (EDRM), electronically stored information (ESI), and litigation review platforms, including use of Technology Assisted Review, Gen LLM, and RAG.

• Provides guidance and general oversight for clients during the entire e-discovery life cycle.
• Plans, coordinates, executes, and delivers electronic discovery projects.
• Facilitates communication and collaboration between clients and their respective resources, including technology staff, legal case teams, vendors, and outside counsel legal teams.
• Consults and coordinates the collection, management, review, processing, and/or production of ESI.
• Provides clients with the highest level of daily status, data integrity, and service quality.
• Gathers, documents, and coordinates project specifications from the client.
• Works with the eDiscovery Project Analyst and/or vendor to ensure requirements and timelines are understood.
• Identifies and manages issues and risks as appropriate.
• Utilizes critical thinking and troubleshooting skills to communicate cost-effective solutions to clients.
• Performs quality control and quality assurance of project data prior to client delivery.
• Documents project expectations with formal statements of work along with project specifications and design documentation.
• Possesses a strong working knowledge of Technology Assisted Review and Gen AI.
• Adept at absorbing information, critically analyzing it, preparing summary reports, and presenting to internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong oral presentation and facilitation skills.
• Highly developed planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to learn new concepts and identify and resolve problems.
• Good judgment and discretion.
• Teamwork and cooperation.
• Initiative and adaptability.
• Customer service orientation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to handle multiple demands/priorities and a variety of projects.
• Attention to detail and ability to understand and practice confidentiality.
• Must be responsive, flexible, and professional.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of the concepts, principles, management, and processing of ESI as they relate to legal matters.
• Ability to apply system analysis techniques and procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of eDiscovery review platforms, such as Concordance and Relativity.
• Ability to type on a computer keyboard in a sitting position.
• Ability to operate telephone, photocopy, fax, and other office equipment.
• Requires prolonged sitting, occasional standing, bending, and lifting.
• Ability to read and comprehend handwritten and typed notes or correspondence.
• Resourceful in seeking out information, anticipating consequences, and making sound judgments and decisions.
• Ability to effectively prioritize workload.
• Ability to analyze, initiate action, and take responsibility for outcomes.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required, or a minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in the litigation support/legal industry.
• Must have 2-3 years of Project Management experience with on-time deliverables.
• Strong problem-solving skills and high attention to detail.
• PMP Certification preferred.

Benefits

• Pay range for this position is $84,000 - $184,000; base compensation may vary based on skills and overall experience.
• Annual discretionary bonus and rich benefits offerings.
• Paid family & medical leave.
• Competitive PTO and remote work options.
• Competitive medical, dental, vision, life long-term disability, AD&D, EAP, FSA, and Voluntary Life, ADD, and LTC options.
• Generous firm-contributed health savings account.
• Pre-tax transportation/parking plan including an employer monthly subsidy of $100 for individuals who work 3+ days/week in the office.
• Annual contribution into the employee’s retirement plan.