Director of Litigation Support

Greenberg Traurig (GT) a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment.

Join our Litigation Support Team as a Director of Litigation Support located in one of our various office locations.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced litigation support leader who thrives in a fast-paced high-pressure business-driven legal environment. The ideal candidate is a critical thinker with deep expertise in litigation technology and e-discovery capable of driving innovation assessing options and identifying value-added solutions while managing complex multi-faceted projects with precision and efficiency. With a strong work ethic and an outstanding commitment to client service you will take a proactive approach in developing tailored solutions that meet or exceed the evolving needs of attorneys clients and practice groups. You will demonstrate the ability to effectively plan organize and manage resources while leading teams and collaborating seamlessly with firm-wide technology resources. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both oral and written are essential for establishing and maintaining productive working relationships across all levels of staff vendors and firm leadership. If you are someone who demonstrates initiative adaptability and a passion for advancing litigation support operations we invite you to join our team.

This role will be based across one of our U.S. offices on a hybrid basis. Regular in-office presence is required for day-to-day operations as well as for team meetings training opportunities and relationship building. This role reports to the Chief Information Officer.

Position Summary

The Director of Litigation Support will provide leadership and oversight of the firms litigation support operations ensuring the effective integration of technology and process improvement to meet client and practice needs. This position requires a strong ability to manage teams drive innovation and deliver client-focused solutions while adapting to the demands of a fast-paced and evolving legal environment. The Director will define document and implement policies procedures and best practices across the Litigation Support team while also working certain matters directly and billing time for work performed.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct the firms litigation support initiatives including oversight of portal technology case management systems e-discovery solutions and the adoption of emerging technologies

• Evaluate and identify innovative support products assess end-user training requirements and explore alternative technologies to effectively address client needs

• Contribute to the selection and delivery of technology solutions related to litigation support in conjunction with the firms Chief Information Officer Chief Security Officer and members of the E-discovery Committee

• Provide litigation support consulting and project management services across client matters and practice groups partnering with attorneys and administrative support professionals to assess case and practice-specific requirements and develop tailored effective solutions

• Direct all phases of litigation technology projects collaborating with case teams to devise efficient and cost-effective automation strategies; prepare cost projections for coding imaging printing and e-discovery services; manage vendor selection and database design processes

• Provide daily support for Project Managers Analysts and Systems Administrators regarding case-related or system-related questions and concerns

• Serve as the primary or secondary liaison with external vendors resolve data-related issues and oversee the evaluation recommendation and implementation of litigation software solutions

• Design implement and maintain litigation databases information retrieval systems and other applications ensuring robust and reliable data management

• Develop and conduct training programs for end users on database utilization and document management best practices; verify the accuracy of trial documents and exhibits

• Provide technical leadership and direct support for the implementation of technology products including system installation upgrades testing and ongoing maintenance

• Consult with clients to assess and validate operational requirements ensuring a thorough understanding of their litigation objectives and delivering tailored solutions

• Manage the daily operations of the Litigation Support team including training evaluating supervising and mentoring team members as well as effectively delegating and overseeing work assignments

• Coordinate special projects and ensure achievement of project milestones and departmental goals within established budgets

Qualifications

Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced high-pressure deadline-oriented environment to achieve business goals and objectives

• Commitment to outstanding client service maintaining high quality standards and meeting or exceeding client expectations; proactive in seeking innovative ways to help others

• Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with all levels of staff including attorneys peers and other departments

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) professional demeanor and presentation

• Personal willingness and ability to effectively work in and adapt to a changing environment

• Ability to effectively plan organize and manage resources to successfully complete specific objectives for self and others

• Critical thinking and decision-making skills including the ability to successfully assess options and implications to identify value-added solutions

• Ability to lead teams while collaborating seamlessly with firm-wide technology resources to ensure effective support

Education & Prior Experience

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience required

• A minimum of 15 years of Litigation/Practice Support project management experience or equivalent

• A minimum of five years of managerial experience

• Demonstrated ability to cultivate and sustain a high level of industry-specific expertise by proactively staying abreast of emerging products technologies and developments

• Broad knowledge base in the field of litigation technology including familiarity with litigation processes and practices

• Experience with workflows and best practices as they apply to all phases of the EDRM

• Experience in providing trial support and/or on-site trial experience

Technology

• Proficiency with Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite required

• Advanced knowledge of RelOne and Relativity aiR AI product as well as AI experience with other facets of litigation support

• Experience with Relativity Concordance CaseNotebook/Livenote/Opus 2 required

• Working knowledge of common law firm applications including email archiving document management systems Citrix Artificial Intelligence and VPN

GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individuals race sex or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.