eDiscovery Project Manager
McCarthy Tetrault LLP
- Toronto, ON
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Providing advice to clients and legal teams regarding e-Discovery techniques and technologies.
- Under the direction of MT>3 Lawyers, preparing Project estimates and budgets.
- Managing case-based teams including contract lawyers, paralegals, and regional e-Discovery resources to facilitate collaborative e-Discovery efforts.
- Identifying objectives for case projects and accurately assessing project requirements and scope, including the application of appropriate technology and resources. Preparing Project Plans where applicable.
- Ensuring all projects have required documentation before commencement, including project checklists, contracts, Training Materials and Sample Documents.
- Managing Legal Hold Notices and conducting Custodian interviews.
- Preparing Collection Plans and overseeing data collection processes, including acting as a liaison between clients and MT>3 Analysts.
- Monitoring and tracking the status of all assigned projects and providing regular project status reports to the team and the client.
- Identifying project challenges and reporting them to the legal team.
- Conducting quality control steps, as necessary, during the e-Discovery lifecycle.
- Ensuring assigned projects are completed within approved budgets and timelines.
- Liaising with client, lawyers, and Review Team to communicate (and facilitate) all needs for each assigned project.
- Liaising with e-Discovery Analysts to support end-users. This includes providing detailed instructions on the work that needs to be completed.
- Completed post-secondary degree in a related field.
- Minimum of 5+ years of e-Discovery or related experience.
- Project management, case management or Law Clerk experience within the legal/e-Discovery industry considered an asset.
- A working knowledge of various litigation support and e-Discovery software applications such as Relativity and Reveal considered an asset.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 Suite, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- English with other languages considered an asset.
- Ability to interact confidently with lawyers and clients.
- Strong problem-solving skills, including analysis and critical thinking.
- Extreme accuracy with high attention to detail.
- Time management skills to handle high-pressure situations and deadlines.
- Strong organization skills with the ability to prioritize a heavy workload and being meticulous with follow up.
- The ability to take ownership of tasks, take initiative, establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives.
- The ability to work in a collaborative team-based environment.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to accommodate occasional travel and overtime.
- Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
- Competitive compensation, and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
- A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
- Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.