What are the responsibilities and job description for the eDiscovery Project Manager position at Morae Global?
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We are seeking an experienced and technical eDiscovery Project Manager to join our dynamic Discovery Team. The ideal candidate will have 5 years of experience and a proven ability to manage eDiscovery projects and teams. You will be responsible for leading end-to-end eDiscovery workflows, engaging directly with clients, and ensuring timely and efficient delivery while upholding the highest quality standards.
Responsibilities:
- Project Leadership: Lead and oversee eDiscovery projects from initiation to completion, ensuring objectives, timelines, and budgets are met. Candidate will collaborate with the Data Management team on large requests but will also handle small processing and export requests from Everlaw and DISCO.
- Team & Resource Management: Manage the day-to-day operations of eDiscovery matters, including resourcing, client billing, and reporting. Coordinate with cross-functional and offshore Morae teams to ensure smooth execution.
- Team Development: Mentor and develop junior team members, providing guidance, training, and fostering their professional growth.
- Client Relationships: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, managing expectations and delivering exceptional service. Build and nurture client relationships, demonstrating Morae’s capabilities and developing proposals for new clients.
- Process Improvement: Contribute to Morae’s overall service excellence by developing strategies for process improvement and aligning with industry best practices.
- Subject Matter Expertise: Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on eDiscovery workflows, technology, and processes, providing thought leadership and guidance to both internal teams and clients.
Requirements:
- Experience: A minimum of 5 years in eDiscovery, including experience in project management and team leadership.
- Education: A bachelor’s degree (qualified lawyer or Law Degree preferred)
- Technology Expertise: Advanced knowledge of eDiscovery tools, particularly DISCO and Everlaw, with proven experience that demonstrates the ability to learn new technologies.
- Client Engagement: Strong client-facing skills, with experience in managing client expectations and delivering tailored solutions.
- People Management: Proven ability to resource, manage, and motivate large teams under tight deadlines.
- Communication & Problem-Solving: Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. A sharp eye for detail, coupled with the ability to identify trends and strategic opportunities.
- Work Environment: This role is fully remote with no in-office requirements. The candidate will be working Pacific Time Zone hours and limited weekend work may be necessary.
About Morae
Morae is a dynamic, high-growth organization that provides an integrated suite of solutions to corporate law departments and law firms, and partners with leading software and services providers, both within and outside the legal industry. We are a young company but are made up of seasoned professionals in the legal industry, with a focus on building productive long-term relationships with employees and clients in an environment where collaboration is encouraged, knowledge is shared freely, and diversity of thought, cultures, communities, and points of view is embraced. Our team has the vision to create an effective solution for any business problem and the experience to execute that vision. Learn more at morae.com. Our privacy policy can be found here https://www.morae.com/privacy-policy