Project Manager

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Project Manager managing eDiscovery and litigation support projects for KLDiscovery, a global provider of electronic discovery, information governance, and data recovery services. Coordinating clients, workflows, data processing, review, and production deliverables.

Responsibilities:

  • Set up initial meetings to determine scope of matter
  • Determine project format and agencies involved
  • Work toward fast-paced deadlines and set appropriate internal expectations
  • Work closely with collections teams on complex collections
  • Conduct and participate in custodian interviews
  • Partner with the Review Manager to ensure review workstreams are satisfied
  • Partner with the eDiscovery Technologist to ensure Predictive Coding is appropriately applied
  • Track all data processes from collection to production with detailed reconciliation according to company SOP
  • Follow outlined Standard Operating Procedures
  • Consult with and advise clients on eDiscovery workflows, project planning, database setup, and industry best practices
  • Proactively plan project workflows and requirements with clients
  • Manage client expectations through detailed status updates and reporting
  • Provide proactive client communication and serve as an escalation point for client issues
  • Submit requirements into the workflow system
  • Track internal progress to ensure timelines and budget management are satisfied
  • Advocate for client needs internally and ensure deadlines, scope, and expectations are understood
  • Provide regular progress updates during and after client kickoff meetings
  • Identify, address, and document internal processes to improve efficiency and client effectiveness
  • Gather client requirements and communicate clear work instructions to Operations
  • Provide guidance, instruction, and work direction to Operations for active projects
  • Demonstrate and present KLDiscovery solutions to existing and prospective clients
  • Conduct on-site client visits as required
  • Maintain knowledge of the eDiscovery industry, trends, company products, services, and technologies
  • Develop working knowledge of the company's hosted review products
  • Drive client satisfaction through coordination and communication of deliverables
  • Work with clients to establish best practices and address prioritization issues

Requirements:

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Deep understanding of eDiscovery and the litigation support industry
  • Specific experience successfully managing antitrust or other regulatory matters
  • Demonstrated success managing multiple simultaneous projects
  • Excellent client relationship skills and ability to proactively manage expectations
  • Problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • 3+ years of project management, consulting, litigation support, or paralegal experience in a top-tier law firm, consulting practice, or vendor
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Solid understanding of database design and management, data processing activities, and legal document review requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Flexibility to work regular evenings and weekends as dictated by project timelines and business needs
  • Participation in a regular weekend on-call rotation
  • Must be able to work without visa sponsorship

Benefits:

  • Remote, work from home opportunity
  • Up to 125k annually base salary
  • Monthly bonus