Compensation
$200,000 to $225,000
Location
New York
Overview
AmLaw 50 firm is seeking a Manager with expert knowledge and proficiency in all aspects of the litigation support process. The ideal candidate will have experience developing people and working effectively in a fast pace environment using sound independent judgment. This person will possess strong organizational and project management skills. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate others are also required.
Contact
David Cowen: david@cowengroup.com
(212) 661 0025
Reference Number
325
Responsibilities:
- Establish metrics to track department work levels, time to complete
tasks, financials, etc. and provide reports to the Director and case teams
as needed
- Work with department Director and other Litigation Support Managers to
identify best workflows, technologies and processes; lead the team in the
creation of documentation regarding same
- Assign cases to technical teams, modify workflow as cases progress, and
provide overall guidance and supervision to case managers and analysts
throughout matter
- Manage department’s case managers, with emphasis on training, skill
development and performance enhancement, and the provision of regular
guidance and advice regarding projects and best practices
- Work with vendors and case managers to establish matter budget estimates
and manage to those estimates
- Help case teams identify best vendors and platforms for particular
cases
- Consult with attorneys on eDiscovery process, including preservation and
collections, and develop department’s case managers so that they can
do the same
- Work with Director to create training programs and materials for the
attorneys
- Consult with attorneys in connection with Rule 26(f) conferences;
participate as needed on calls with other parties or government regulators
regarding eDiscovery, and develop case managers so they can do the same
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited educational institution.
Master’s Degree in a related field is a plus
- Minimum seven years experience in litigation support technology, at least
5 of which were spent in managing litigation support technology and staff
in a law firm
- Thorough knowledge of industry-standard litigation support applications
(Concordance,IPRO, LAW), eDiscovery processes, eDiscovery case law
developments, and emerging technologies and industry best practices
- Sufficient knowledge of IT to support excellent, defensible advice to
clients in the arena of preservations, legal holds, collections, and
processing
- Project management experience required; certification a plus
- Ability to manage multiple requests, assess priorities, and achieve
solutions under tight deadlines
- Mastery of project management skills as they pertain to eDiscovery. This
includes a track record of managing eDiscovery projects of all sizes and
durations
- Proven ability to create lasting documentation, workflows, checklists,
and forms to provide overall guidance to the department, attorneys, and
clients
- Ability to communicate effectively with highly technical teams
- Experience managing a diverse internal team
- Flexibility regarding work schedule to meet position needs outside of
regular business hours
- Reliability, dependability, and strong motivation to respond to requests
quickly
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