At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
As a Project Manager for the Litigation Information Management Office you will guide our attorneys and staff on the use of litigation technologies and best practices to deliver accurate, and defensible work product relating to discovery and trial preparation. You will collaborate with other litigation support professionals on the LIMO team, and help to shape new processes and workflows to promote efficiency and accuracy.
THE DAY-TO-DAY:
On any given day, you will work with attorneys and staff on a variety of tasks and projects. You will:
Provide project management services to case teams during the discovery phase of litigation
Consult with case teams on the appropriate use of technologies.
Provide accurate information for the creation of budgets.
Train attorneys and staff on the use of litigation support tools and technologies.
Review and report on the progress of document processing, review, and production.
Prepare evidentiary documents for review and ensure that the correct specifications are adhered to.
Leverage your ability to think creatively to solve unique challenges.
Analyze workflows for process improvement and efficiency opportunities.
Market the department within the firm to attorneys and staff.
Participate in team calls to discuss goals and objectives.
YOU HAVE:
A degree or related experience.
3 - 5 years of experience in electronic discovery project management at a law firm or litigation technology service provider.
A thorough understanding of the EDRM and the use of technology in support thereof.
The ability to work independently as well as within a team setting.
WHAT WE PROVIDE:
Seyfarth provides competitive salary and benefits at all levels, and our culture embraces the entrepreneurial spirit of its professionals like no other firm. Our allied professionals are a collaborative team, helping to define the unique client experience offered by the firm. We understand that it takes more than attorneys to build a successful legal practice; everyone participates in our commitment to excellence.
We are also proud to be an influential leader in inclusion and diversity. The firm has been recognized for our efforts by the Human Rights Campaign and the Minority Corporate Counsel Association. We are Mansfield 2.0 certified, a reflection of our ongoing commitment to advancing candidates from underrepresented groups.
MORE ABOUT SEYFARTH:
With more than 900 lawyers across 17 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers/.
Seyfarth Shaw is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.
To achieve our goal of equal opportunity, Seyfarth Shaw maintains an affirmative action plan through which it makes good faith efforts to recruit, hire and advance in employment qualified minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click EEO is the LAW and the Supplement poster through the following link: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
Seyfarth is an EO Employer –M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
It is an essential job requirement to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for this role. If you need an accommodation of any kind for religious or disability reasons, including related to this job requirement, please contact Human Resources.
The salary range for this role is $100,000 to $125,000 annually. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographical location and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
