What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior eDiscovery Project Manager position at C&M Legal Search, LLC?
The Senior eDiscovery Project Manager is responsible for managing the eDiscovery process, ensuring best practices in document and data management, and coordinating vendor deliverables for the firm’s Practice Solutions team. Key responsibilities include supporting Matter Teams by monitoring deadlines, deliverables, and managing vendor services. The role also involves developing and implementing protocols for project onboarding, quality control, post-mortem reporting, and document retention. The Senior Project Manager is instrumental in maintaining eDiscovery standards, implementing innovative technologies, and ensuring adherence to defensible eDiscovery practices and case law.
The position requires a Bachelor’s degree (JD or MBA preferred), with at least five years of relevant experience in project management within a legal or corporate environment. Certification as a Certified E-Discovery Specialist (CEDS) is preferred. Candidates should have strong skills in Relativity and database management, advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, and exceptional organizational abilities. The role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills for daily interactions with attorneys, staff, vendors, and occasionally clients.
This hybrid position mandates three days on-site per week in the Austin, Dallas, or Houston office, with occasional overtime and flexible scheduling as needed to meet deadlines. The ideal candidate is reliable, professional, adaptable to changing workloads, and comfortable handling high-pressure situations.
