[Remote] e-Discovery Project Manager

Note The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Stoel Rives LLP has an immediate opening for an e-Discovery Project Manager. This position is responsible for the overall eDiscovery management of a case, from consulting on best collection practices all the way through production of documents, working closely with the legal case team to provide excellent service and support to clients. Responsibilities As a subject matter expert for e-discovery, the Project Manager provides guidance and general oversight for clients during the entire e-discovery life cycle The Project Manager plans, coordinates, executes, and delivers electronic discovery projects, facilitates communication and collaboration between and among clients and their respective resources, including technology staff, legal case teams, vendors, outside counsel legal teams, and support staff Consults and coordinates the collection, management, review, processing, and/or production of ESI, and provides clients with the highest level of daily status, data integrity, and service quality Gathers, documents, and coordinates project specifications from the client and then 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 the formal statements of work along with project specifications and design documentation Possess a strong working knowledge of Technology Assisted Review and Gen AI Adept at absorbing information, critically analyzing it, preparing summary reports, and presenting the same to internal and external stakeholders Skills 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 and strong problem-solving skills and high attention to detail Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent interpersonal communication skills Strong oral presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal skills Highly developed planning and organizational skills Ability to learn new concepts Ability to identify and resolve problems Good judgment and discretion Teamwork/cooperation Initiative, 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 Ability to understand and practice confidentiality Must be responsive, flexible, and professional 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, including consulting with users to determine hardware, software, or system functional specifications Advanced knowledge of eDiscovery review platforms, such as Concordance and Relativity PMP Certification preferred Benefits Annual discretionary bonus Paid family & medical leave Competitive PTO Remote work options Competitive and robust 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 Company Overview Stoel Rives is a leading U.S. corporate and litigation law firm providing sophisticated business clients high quality legal services. It was founded in 1907, and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http//www.stoel.com.

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