Sr. eDiscovery Project Manager (JD) - West Coast Hours

Senior Project Manager – eDiscovery

Location: Remote (US) (West Coast Hour Support Preferred)

Department: Operations

Reports To: Director of Client Services / Vice President of Operations

Employment Type: Full-Time | Exempt

About Us

JND eDiscovery is a Relativity Platinum Partner and an industry leader in deploying innovative solutions to the industry’s most complex problems. We deliver full EDRM lifecycle eDiscovery services to a distinguished client base that includes top 100 law firms, Fortune 500 companies, and government agencies. We exclusively provide services through the RelativityOne ecosystem.

Joining JND means becoming part of a forward-thinking, technology-driven team that is passionate about delivering exceptional service and strategic guidance to our clients. If you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative, fast-paced environment where cutting-edge technology meets defensibility of process, this is the opportunity for you.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to serve as a trusted, client-facing lead for some of our most sophisticated engagements. This role is dedicated to supporting large, global law firm clients whose teams bring deep litigation experience and high expectations for precision, responsiveness, and defensibility.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned eDiscovery project manager who is equally comfortable prescribing technical solutions across the eDiscovery lifecycle and holding substantive, credible conversations with highly experienced legal professionals. A legal background is a strong advantage in this role: the Senior Project Manager will regularly engage with attorneys and litigation support teams who expect a partner fluent in both the technology and the legal context in which it operates.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact and dedicated project lead for large, global law firm clients, delivering a white-glove experience across every engagement.

• Oversee the full case lifecycle of eDiscovery services across the EDRM, from collection and processing through review support and production.

• Consult with sophisticated legal teams to understand litigation, investigation, and regulatory needs, and prescribe defensible technical solutions and workflows within the RelativityOne ecosystem.

• Anticipate the needs of experienced, high-expectation clients and proactively communicate strategy, risks, timelines, and trade-offs with clarity and confidence.

• Translate complex legal requirements and ESI protocols into precise, executable project plans; delegate tasks and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure flawless execution.

• Manage and report on project budgets, benchmarks, and key metrics; ensure engagements are delivered on time, on scope, and within budget.

• Maintain rigorous quality control and defensibility standards across all client deliverables.

• Stay current on eDiscovery best practices, RelativityOne features, and legal technology advancements, assessing how to integrate them into client workflows.

Skills and Competencies

• Exceptional written and verbal communication, with the polish and credibility to engage senior attorneys and litigation support leaders.

• Strong command of the legal concepts involved in the discovery process, including privilege, relevance, and production requirements.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with sound judgment under pressure.

• Ability to manage multiple complex, high-visibility matters simultaneously without sacrificing quality.

• Client-first orientation with the confidence, discretion, and professionalism expected by demanding, experienced clients.

• Excitement to learn new workflows and technologies and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of eDiscovery project management experience at a vendor, law firm, or in-house.

• Proven track record working directly with sophisticated clients and stakeholders, ideally including large or international law firms.

• At least 3 years of experience using Relativity at an administrator level.

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Understanding of TAR and/or AI principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) or other legal degree strongly preferred; equivalent substantive experience supporting litigation teams will also be considered.

• Prior experience managing eDiscovery matters for large, global, or Am Law 100/200 law firm clients.

• Relativity Certified Administrator (RCA), Expert, or Master certification.

• 8+ years of eDiscovery project management experience at a vendor, law firm, or in-house.

• 5+ years of experience using Relativity at an administrator level.

• Understanding of TAR and/or AI principles.

• Expertise in Understanding of TAR and/or AI principles.

Compensation and Benefits

JND offers a market-competitive compensation package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life insurance and disability coverage

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions

• Opportunities for professional development and certification reimbursement