Senior Technology Project Manager
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THE FIRM
As a leading international law firm we are dedicated to excellence through impactful communication collaboration and community involvement. Our company culture has earned us a spot on Fortune magazines 100 Best Companies to Work For for 26 consecutive years. This honor along with many others highlights our commitment to innovation and professional development. At Alston & Bird LLP our foundation is made of trust reliability and compassion.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Atlanta office of Alston & Bird is looking for an experienced litigation support professional to join the Legal Technology and Consulting Services team. The Technology Project Manager (TPM) will under limited supervision and according to established policies and procedures perform a variety of duties to oversee and manage the electronic discovery process in legal cases by consulting with and assisting practice groups and clients in the identification processing culling analysis facilitation of review and production of electronically stored information (ESI) in a legally defensible manner. This includes the project management of the overall eDiscovery process expertise and system administration of Relativity and implementation of quality control workflows and procedures. The TPM will supervise and delegate work to Project Analysts to accomplish these goals work closely with Discovery Consultants and Discovery Review Consultants and maintain positive contact with firm members and clients while maintaining confidentiality of client matters.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Exercise independent discretion and judgment with respect to matters of significance on firm and client matters
Consult with practice groups and clients on the effective use of Relativity for processing culling analysis document review and production of documents
Consult with practice groups and clients on strategies to utilize technology to defensibly cost effectively and efficiently cull analyze review and produce data
Create manage search and archive Relativity workspaces
Collaborate closely with Staff Attorneys to help design support and manage workflows on document reviews
Evaluate and help respond to RFPs and bids including third party vendor bids
Develop and document protocols for effective handling of data throughout the EDRM workflow
Provide training to case teams on the use of technology
Assist in the development of case estimates and projections
Facilitate ongoing communication with review and case teams to fulfill client needs
Assist practice groups with custom requests for individual case needs (searching batching of documents adding new users to workspace)
Provide technical support problem identification and resolution for Relativity
Evaluate new litigation technology as requested
Maintain general knowledge of 3rd party review tools
Stay current with industry standards procedures and certifications
Supervise project analysts in the completion of technology team projects and duties
Meet or exceed the firms billing goal for this position
Work often requires more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position and can require irregular hours
Maintain daily time entries in compliance with firm policies and deadlines
Perform any additional duties or special projects required by client needs
Maintain confidentiality of all firm/client matters
SKILLS NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL
Relativity Certified Administrator
Preferred Relativity Expert Status with Relativity Analytic Specialist Certification
Strong understanding of the electronic discovery reference model (EDRM)
Strong communication skills both verbal and written
Strong project and time management skills
Proficient in data analysis and transfer tools (Excel Textpad NotePad 7Zip WinZip RoboCopy ViceVersa Bulk Rename Utility etc.
Ability to comprehend and interpret verbal and written concepts to facilitate the accurate completion of a task
Work requires the ability to make sound decisions in the absence of clear instructions
Ability to establish effective relationships throughout the Firm and with outside contacts
Strong attention to detail follow through responsiveness and customer service skills
Strong command of the English language and legal and technical terminology
Excellent organization skills to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously
Familiarity with basic computer applications (e.g. MS Word Excel etc.
Operate standard office equipment such as computers photocopiers and fax machines
Ability to travel to private and public buildings locally and statewide via private or public conveyance to assist in attending to client needs on legal matters
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Ability to understand procedures and instructions specific to the area of assignment as would be acquired during four years of high school
A minimum of a fouryear bachelors degree is preferred
Previous experience of 4 or more years of litigation support experience in a law firm corporation or ediscovery vendor
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Alston & Bird LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer does not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal state or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex race age religion color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition (associated with cancer a history of cancer or genetic characteristics) HIV/AIDS status genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression military and veteran status or other protected category under the law on the basis of race color religion sex age sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression national origin veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting hiring and promoting practices.
The statements contained in this position description are not necessarily allinclusive additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned and requirements may vary from time to time.
Professional business references and a background screening will be required for all final applicants selected for a position.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact.
Alston & Bird is not currently accepting resumes from agencies for this position. If you are a recruiter search firm or employment agency you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate even if Alston & Bird hires the candidate.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
