Large, California law firm is seeking
a skilled Attorney Project Manager to join our team. The Attorney Project Managers (PMs) play a pivotal role in overseeing the strategic planning and execution of discovery and fact development projects, ranging from small to medium-scale initiatives, as well as contributing to select components of larger endeavors. This includes overseeing tasks such as document collections, reviews, and productions, with a specific focus on handling electronically stored information challenges.
Utilizing a blend of technological proficiency and industry expertise, the Attorney PMs leverage a comprehensive understanding of leading industry tools to effectively manage projects and guide teams towards successful outcomes. They are adept at utilizing advanced protocols to streamline document analysis workflows, ensuring responsiveness while adhering to privilege and confidentiality requirements.
In addition, the Attorney PMs possess a strong familiarity with analytics tools, which they employ to facilitate discovery and fact analysis processes, thereby enhancing project efficiency and accuracy.
-
J.D. degree from a major, accredited law school.
-
Admitted to the CA bar, active and in good standing.
-
Flexibility to work long hours and travel on short notice when needed on behalf of the Firm.
-
Satisfy Fact Development & Review Staff attorney job qualifications.
-
A minimum of 5 years of complex litigation experience in a law firm, or equivalent emphasizing discovery project management.
-
Experience in discovery project design, implementation, supervision, budgeting and quality control.
-
Substantial experience in all aspects of litigation project management including litigation holds, early fact development and case assessment, collection, processing, culling strategies, document review, production and privilege logging.
-
Ability to articulate case (project) goals, objectives, deliverables, costs and deadlines; identify tasks, resources and schedule need to achieve objectives.
-
Fluency in the technical language of desktop and enterprise business information systems.
-
Strong organizational, reasoning and research skills; creativity; strong written and verbal communication abilities; good judgment; attention to detail; and initiative.
-
Flexibility, composure and the ability to prioritize and handle many urgent tasks and requests simultaneously with a high level of competence and accuracy; the ability to remain composed and professional under stressful circumstances; sensitivity to ethical and confidentiality requirements; strong customer service skills.
-
Teamwork, team building and leadership experience.
-
Ability to work with little supervision, demonstrating initiative and sound judgment in seeking work, managing workload and in formulating and recommending projects or alternative ways to complete projects that will benefit the case/client.
If you are a motivated and results-oriented individual with a passion for legal project management, we invite you to apply for this position by submitting your resume to or contacting:
- Adrienne Barbee
- [email protected]
- 213-996-3734
We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
We are committed to compliance with the California Fair Chance Act (AB 1008) and , in a manner consistent with state and local laws.