eDiscovery Project Manager at Morrison & Foerster LLP in San Francisco, California

Job Description:

Morrison & Foerster LLP


ID: 9734
Job Posting Title: eDiscovery Project Manager
Location: Office Location Flexible

At MoFo, we couldn't write our own success story without yours. Ready to write your story?

Join MoFo as a eDiscovery Project Manager on our Litigation team!

This role can be based in San Francisco, Palo Alto, Los Angeles, or San Diego.
https://www.mofo.com/offices

ABOUT THE ROLE

It's an exciting time to join MoFo as an eDiscovery Project Manager within our eDiscovery Resource Management group!

Project Management

• Consult with case teams to effectively develop and apply technical strategies, requirements and goals to create and implement eDiscovery Project Plans, including data collection, processing, review, production and trial support.
• Develop and adhere to Firm protocol to properly document eDiscovery project plans including, workflows, role and task assignments, estimates, timetables, and process improvements.
• Ensure standard procedures for eDiscovery and litigation support projects are consistently applied. Monitor and adjust procedures to comply with Risk Management policies effectively.
• Act as the primary point of contact and liaison for eDiscovery and litigation support issues between legal teams, eDiscovery Resource Management group, technical staff, vendors, and discovery consultants to ensure proper communication between all parties.
• Consult with client's General Counsel and their Information Technology group regarding technical and logistical issues related to eDiscovery.
• Develop cost estimates and advise on maximizing efficiencies and cost reductions.
• Evaluate the most efficient and cost-effective use of firm and client resources to institutionalize and apply lessons learned regarding each project.
• May assist the legal team with some technical components of trial preparation.
• Oversee the creation of statistical reports providing information on collection, filtering, processing, review, and production.
• Design workflows and oversee managed review projects to provide efficient and effective workflows while providing daily reports.
• Develop eDiscovery data processing and production specifications for vendors to comply with legal requirements.
• Lead planning and implementation of eDiscovery Resource Management group's internal operational initiatives for process improvement and standardization.

Resource Management

• Promote and encourage legal teams to leverage internal and external resources through all phases of eDiscovery.
• Consult with legal team and clients on the selection of appropriate eDiscovery vendor and software solutions; encourage the use of, and market, the firm's managed services offering with preferred vendors.
• Delegate appropriate workflow tasks to analysts and vendors, including data management, processing, production, and quality control.
• Train case teams on all litigation support technology and workflows offered internally and act as a key training contact for the life of a matter on external litigation support technology.
• Oversee the entire vendor lifecycle, including bid process, project execution, error resolution, pricing, and invoice management.
• All invoices for services rendered to the firm by vendors must be reviewed, approved, and submitted for payment within 30 days of receipt.

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor's degree or eight years of relevant experience required. JD Preferred.
• Five years of eDiscovery project management experience required.
• Minimum four years of experience in eDiscovery consulting required.
• Two years law firm experience working across multiple offices preferred.
• Relativity Certified Administrator (RCA) and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Application Service Providers (ASPs) and their tools with a focus on Relativity.
• Proficient with industry analytics solutions, e.g. Relativity Analytics, Brainspace, NexLP. Consult on implementation of TAR and advance analytics to present data trends and efficiencies in workflow.
• Comprehensive understanding of how databases work. Demonstrated skill in manipulating database load files.
• Understanding of information technology and network infrastructure.
• Ability to effectively manage technical issues with eDiscovery and Litigation Support providers.

ABOUT MOFO

At MoFo, we collaborate as one firm, across borders, practice areas, and business functions and value fresh ideas and innovation over conformity and competition.

• About Us: https://www.mofo.com/about
• Diversity + Inclusion: https://careers.mofo.com/careers-diversity
• Commitment to Pro Bono: https://careers.mofo.com/careers-pro-bono
• The MoFo Foundation: https://www.mofo.com/culture/mofo-foundation

ABOUT OUR BENEFITS

MoFo offers a comprehensive benefits package starting on your first day.

• A variety of options for medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage to meet the needs of you and your family.
• Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options and backup child and elder care.
• Global wellness program, including free access to Talkspace and Calm apps.
• Annual community service day to make an impact on your community and a birthday holiday just for fun.
• Education reimbursement annually.
• Dedicated Talent Development team.
• Competitive annual profit-sharing contribution.

Where required by law, salary ranges are stated below. Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus, overtime as applicable, health/welfare benefits, retirement contributions, paid holidays, and PTO. The range displayed is specifically for positions performed in those cities/states and may vary based on factors including but not limited to the following: local market data and ranges; an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience; and certain degrees, licensing, and certifications.

San Francisco, Palo Alto salary range: $120K to $180K

Los Angeles, San Diego salary range: $112K to $168K

Morrison & Foerster is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, creed, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, domestic partner status, and other categories protected by applicable laws, or in retaliation for opposition to any practices forbidden under this policy.

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