Litigation Technology Project Manager

Litigation Technology Project Manager

Under the direction of the Senior Manager of Legal Technology Services, the Litigation Technology Project Manager provides advanced support for the firm's clients and case teams. Their functions include high-level e-discovery consulting, project management and technology training for all stages of the litigation process. The Litigation Technology Project Manager will work independently on large sized/complex matters, and delegate tasks to the junior members of the team as they support the firm's clients and case teams on litigation matters. The Litigation Technology Project Manager will be responsible for implementation of advanced litigation technology applications and technology based solutions.

Essential functions include acting as a senior e-discovery project manager, providing advanced consultation and project management services to case teams regarding preservation, collection, review database setup, review of electronically stored data, production of data and e-discovery workflow. They will utilize knowledge of e-discovery and computer forensics elements, strategies, best practices and pertinent laws, rules and regulations and consult with case teams and clients to identify and support technology needs throughout all stages of the litigation or investigation process.

Additional responsibilities include developing technology related training and document review workflow processes for complex litigations, identifying appropriate consultants for complex electronic discovery projects, ensuring quality control and the successful operation of litigation support applications and databases, applying expert technical knowledge to litigation technology workflow tasks, developing litigation technology classes and training material for the attorney and staff training programs, assisting in the planning and implementation of practice-related technology initiatives, serving as a mentor to and providing leadership and training for Litigation Technology Senior Analysts, Analysts and Specialists, and providing guidance and expert advice to case teams and other Litigation Technology team members regarding data minimization solutions including the use of TAR technologies and data analytics.

The Litigation Technology Project Manager is responsible for working on client, firm and department related projects for 1600 hours per year with a minimum of 1200 hours billed to client-related work.

Essential capabilities include maintaining strict confidentiality of the firm's internal and personnel affairs, interacting effectively and professionally with all levels of personnel, possessing excellent oral and written communication skills, utilizing independent judgment to make sound, justifiable decisions and taking action in solving problems while knowing when and to whom to escalate issues, being a proactive self-starter who understands the details within a much larger context, being flexible and able to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities, being able to work under tight deadlines, handle multiple projects simultaneously and to prioritize and delegate appropriately, being team-oriented and able to share information, goals and opportunities, being able to effectively work in a multi-office organization and a culturally and educationally diverse environment, and being able to travel nationally and internationally, often on short notice.

Education, experience and skills required include a bachelor's degree and a minimum of eight years of law firm litigation support experience, excellent organization, project management and communication skills, in-depth knowledge of litigation technologies and ediscovery processes, thorough understanding of the entire litigation support process and extensive document control and case management experience, extensive experience managing vendors, vendor RFPs and budgets, and advanced experience with data analytics, TAR and experience with litigation support applications such as Relativity, Brainspace, Opus2, Harvey, or other automated discovery tools.

Ropes & Gray offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package to our business support team members, including comprehensive health and well-being benefits, personal and professional development, career growth opportunities and a collegial and supportive culture. The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below and represents our good faith and reasonable estimate of the starting salary range at the time of posting. In addition, this role is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on performance. The actual offered rate for this position will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors, including qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data and consideration of internal equity.

Boston, Chicago, Washington D.C., & Los Angeles: $134,700 - $205,450

New York City: $145,800 - $222,350

San Francisco & Silicon Valley: $151,900 - $231,650

This position requires hybrid on-site presence as an essential function of the role. Consistent and predictable on-site presence is required for ongoing business continuity, professional development and effective collaboration with colleagues and management.