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White & Case LLP Project Manager, Practice Technology in New York, New York
Firm Summary
White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be.
With lawyers operating from more than 40 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world's key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work.
It's not just about our global network of offices; it's the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It's one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work. And why we attract a diverse group of people.
Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Diversity is a core value of our Firm and it has been recognized with numerous awards and top rankings around the world. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages.
Position Summary
The Project Manager will report to a Senior Manager in Practice Technology - Disputes. Requirements include 4+ years of law firm, eDiscovery vendor, or Big4 eDiscovery experience, with a strong emphasis on bankruptcy, disputes, white collar, competition, international arbitration, and disclosure in general. This is a highly technical role, requiring familiarity with day-to-day operations and use of eDiscovery technology including data processing tools, hosting platforms (Relativity experience required) and analytics/TAR/Predictive Coding (Relativity or Brainspace strongly preferred). The successful candidate will have an interest in, and be enthusiastic to adopt, new technologies in the legal sector including the use of Generative AI to enhance review workflows. Aptitude and awareness of the evolving legal technology and automation landscape a strong preference.
The position will be responsible for supporting senior team members in eDiscovery activities, as well as overseeing, coordinating and tracking project progress and workflow from inception to trial. Strong Relativity database and analytics experience required. Strong experience with Brainspace workflows and analytics a plus (or similar applications). Experience designing eDiscovery databases and reports; reviewing and quality checking database data loads; coordinating complex projects; developing recommendations, plans, cost estimates, budgets, procedures, and specifications for case-specific projects from discovery to trial phase; drafting project proposals and provide status reports; providing end user support and customer service; troubleshooting litigation support firm applications; processing experience a plus. This position requires flexibility in work hours, and will probably include periodically working evenings and weekends.
Also necessary are strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment under strict deadlines, effectively manage multiple responsibilities, and meet budget and deadline demands. Familiarity with trial presentation software, Sanction or Trial Director is preferred. Familiarity with on-line presentation services like Opus, Trial View, or Legal Radius is a plus. On-site trial experience is a plus.
Duties and Accountabilities
- Working with case teams to plan electronic discovery projects for both ESI and paper files, including identification, preservation, collection, processing, analysis, review, and production of ESI.
- Working with internal e-discovery solutions as well as our Managed Services partner or other external vendors to support and oversee all eDiscovery/Disclosure matters handled both internally and externally.
- Overseeing each project and ensuring quality and success through actions.
- Supporting senior team members in e-discovery activities, including but not limited to data processing, document productions, document searches, imports and exports of data, and responding to case team requests.
- Consulting with case teams regarding best practices for document management, electronic discovery, and matter workflow.
- Preparing recommendations, budgets, and project plans.
- Communicating with case teams on discovery management issues, such as budget status and production planning.
- Reporting to case teams, senior team members, and management on project status.
- Tracking and analyzing incoming client data.
- Designing databases in vendor applications and internal litigation support applications.
- Advising and recommending vendor selection.
- Perform other duties necessary and essential to support the firm's strategic technology goals.
- Ability to travel domestic and internationally to support cases
- Tracking time (both billable and non-billable) in the firm's time tracking application.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required; technical degree preferred.
- RCA Certification strongly preferred.
- Project management and business analysis certification a plus, PMP or ACEDS.
- 5+ years of experience working with and managing electronic discovery projects in corporate legal departments, law firms, or any other eDiscovery environment.
- Thorough knowledge of Relativity (including Relativity Analytics and RAR) and preferably at least three other following Firm Applications: VenioOne, Brainspace, OpusMagnum, Trial Director, Concordance/Opticon, Case Map/Time Map, ReadySuite, Intella, EDT, eZReview, CaseRooms, Servient etc.
- Familiarity with e-Discovery cloud solutions a big plus.
- Experience managing large document reviews, including the application of TAR and TAR2 (CAL) models.
- Experience training users on firm applications in classroom setting a plus.
- Thorough knowledge of the electronic discovery process, including evolving standards created through case law, rulemaking, and groups such as EDRM and The Sedona Conference.
- Thorough, detailed knowledge of hardware and software utilized for information retrieval and archiving; ongoing deep, broad, and current knowledge of emerging products and technological solutions.
- Experience in analyzing data processing reporting generated by vendors and internal processing.
- Experience with government investigation matters and managing the data deliverables.
- Experience managing cases across multiple offices, domestic and/or international, on large matters.
- Able to handle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously with a high degree of professionalism and client service orientation.
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Highly developed organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Possess superb written and verbal communication skills to enable effective and professional communication with clients, colleagues, and vendors.
- Strong presentation skills a great plus.
- Intermediate to expert knowledge of MS PowerPoint, MS Access, Power BI, Tableau, other data visualization software; a great plus.
- Able to manage time and resources to meet or exceed established service level agreements
- Flexibility to switch between remote, hybrid, and full in-office schedules, should the firm's policy change with that regard.
- Flexibility to work at different times to support ongoing project needs.
Location and Reporting
- This role is based in New York, NY
- This role reports to a Senior Manager in Practice Technology - Disputes
- This is an Exempt role - annual salary, no overtime, eligible for YE bonus and raise
- Candidate must pass a background check
Location and Reporting
White & Case is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is our Firm's policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.
Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact talent.acquisition@whitecase.com.
Benefits at White and Case
White & Case LLP offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, vacation time, and leave programs (including parental leave). Exempt roles are also performance bonus eligible.
The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.
1The above is a general description of the essential duties aspsociated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.
White & Case is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is our Firm’s policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.
Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact lateralrecruiting@whitecase.com.
Minimum Salary: 111200.00 Maximum Salary: 111200.00 Salary Unit: Yearly