Discovery Manager (Am Law 50)

Practice Area

eDiscovery, Law Firm

Location

Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Hybrid, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Washington, DC

Position Type

Discovery Manager

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Description


Our client, a leading Am Law 100, seeks a Discovery Manager who will be part of a dynamic group of e-discovery and litigation professionals. Your role will involve coordinating and executing early matter assessments and key workstreams, facilitating cross-team collaboration, and supporting department initiatives.

 

Key Responsibilities:

- Communicate regularly with clients, case teams, and vendors to define goals, manage timelines, and track progress. 

- Identify, gather, and handle important documents, data, and information. 

- Lead and coordinate discussions and activities with internal legal and IT teams and other staff. 

- Aid in evaluating, engaging, and integrating vendors. 

- Organize and monitor cost estimates and budgets for cases.

- Schedule, plan, and lead project kick-off and client status calls. 

- Maintain a centralized tracker of action items and documentation. 

- Help onboard new team members and support team initiatives and special projects to enhance internal processes and project workflows.

 

Requirements
- Candidates need at least ten years of experience in e-discovery project management at a law firm, vendor, or consultancy. Candidates with a JD or MBA are preferred but not required.