Legal Operations Lead, eDiscovery

A leading food delivery app is seeking an experienced eDiscovery Project Manager to assist the team on a full-time (40 hours per week), interim/contract basis for an initial 6 month term. In this role you would support and expand eDiscovery operations. This role requires a mix of strategic thinking, hands-on project management, and strong collaboration with legal, IT, security, and external vendors. Title: eDiscovery Project Manager (Secondment) Location: Remote (United States) Hours: 40 Hours / Week Duration: 6 Months Pay Rate: $55 - $75 / hr Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k Key Responsibilities: Legal Holds & Case Management Place and manage legal holds, ensuring accuracy in notices and execution. Track and update ongoing cases, working closely with outside counsel, internal counsel, and vendors. Process Development & Documentation Draft legal hold policies, operational guidelines, and best practices. Collaborate with IT and security teams to enhance eDiscovery workflows. Support process documentation and cleanup efforts. Vendor & Tool Management Utilize Relativity and DISCO to run searches when needed . Support the data migration project (prior experience with Exterro is a plus for this project) Cross-Functional Collaboration Work with IT, security, and legal teams to build out eDiscovery operations. Assist with employment investigations and litigation matters, taking ownership of assigned cases. Project Management & Communication Maintain detailed case trackers and ensure day-to-day case progress. Draft clear, concise communications to outside counsel and internal teams. Utilize spreadsheets and formulas in Excel for tracking and analysis. Leverage tools like Slack, Google Suite, Confluence, and JIRA for collaboration. Who You Are: Experienced eDiscovery Generalist with a strong grasp of legal holds, case management, and vendor coordination. Detail-Oriented & Organized—able to manage multiple priorities with precision. Tech-Savvy—comfortable using eDiscovery tools (Relativity, DISCO, Exterro), Excel and collaboration platforms. Strong Communicator—capable of drafting straightforward, effective emails for legal teams. Proactive Problem-Solver who thrives in a dynamic environment. Technology: Relativity, Exterro E-Discovery Software Suite, DISCO, Slack, Jira, Confluence