e-Discovery Project Manager - London/Jersey/Guernsey

A forward-thinking law firm is looking to hire an e-discovery project manager in London, this is a brand-new role that has arisen due to the continued development of their e-discovery team.

This new role covers a variety of areas including project management, client liaison, platform management, quality control and training & support. You'll be involved with leading end-to-end management of e-Discovery projects, designing and implementation of workflows for document reviews and overseeing the collection, preservation, and processing of electronic data.

Main Responsibilities:

Leading end-to-end management of eDiscovery projects, including scoping, budgeting, timeline management, and client reporting. Working closely with legal teams and clients to ensure that project goals are met within agreed timelines.
Overseeing the collection, preservation, and processing of electronic data. Ensuring defensibility and accuracy, maintaining a complete chain-of-custody for all data collected.
Managing eDiscovery platforms, ensuring data is processed, loaded, and maintained for review and analysis.
Designing and implementing workflows for document reviews, ensuring processes align with best practices, firm policies, and legal standards.
Coordinating with external service providers for tasks such as electronic disclosure, translations, and forensic analysis.
Conducting quality checks on processed data and review output, ensuring accuracy and adherence to project specifications. Generate reports and status updates for clients and internal teams.
Providing user support and training to internal teams and clients on eDiscovery tools, review platforms, and data-sharing solutions. Troubleshooting any issues and managing expectations across all parties involved.

Required Skills & Experience:

Solid eDiscovery knowledge supported by a relevant professional qualification (such as Certified E-Discovery Specialist, Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists or Project Management Professional) and/or experience in using industry recognised eDiscovery platforms (such as Disco, Relativity and Nuix) would be desirable.
Proven experience managing large, complex eDiscovery projects from start to finish, with the ability to meet deadlines and handle competing priorities.
A developed understanding of other technologies and services used by leading law firms in dealing with digital evidence, including but not limited to computer forensics, eDiscovery review platforms and electronic bundles.

To be considered for this role, it is essential that you are organised, attentive to detail and work well under pressure. You also need to possess excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful, forward-thinking firm that offers a competitive salary and great opportunities to progress.

If you are interested in finding out more about this role and believe you are a good fit, please don't hesitate in sending your CV to .

Please note that where a level of preferred experience or qualification is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.

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