eDiscovery Project Manager

at  Davies Ward Phillips Vineberg LLP

About Davies
Davies is a top-tier Canadian law firm focused on high-stakes matters. With offices in Montréal, Toronto and New York, we are consistently at the center of the most challenging deals and cases in Canada and abroad.
A position at Davies is more than just a job. When you join the firm, you will be welcomed by a team that places as much emphasis on supporting its people as it does on serving its prestigious clients. As such, we have created a collaborative environment where team members of all backgrounds feel appreciated and are encouraged to share their ideas while working alongside some of the brightest legal and business professionals who are eager to share their knowledge and experience.
About the Position
We are looking for an eDiscovery Project Manager to join the Litigation practice area in our Toronto office. The successful candidate will advise clients and legal teams on eDiscovery strategies, prepare project estimates and budgets under legal direction and oversee case teams to ensure collaborative eDiscovery efforts. This position will manage legal hold notices, custodian interviews and collection plans, coordinating between the legal team and eDiscovery Analysts. Strong qualifications include a related degree or industry experience, expertise with litigation support and eDiscovery software like Relativity and proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.

Primary Responsibilities

• Advise clients and legal teams on eDiscovery strategies
• Prepare project plans, estimates and budgets under legal direction
• Oversee case teams to ensure collaborative eDiscovery efforts
• Manage the end-to-end process of collecting, processing and reviewing data from various sources
• Manage legal hold notices, custodian interviews and collection plans
• Coordinate between the legal team and eDiscovery Analysts
• Utilize litigation support and eDiscovery software (e.g., Relativity)
• Review and respond to correspondence, including internal teams, clients and vendors

Qualifications

• Completion of a degree or relevant experience in a legal environment
• PMP certification would be considered an asset
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar role is preferred
• Thorough knowledge of legal procedures and statutes
• Strong working knowledge of legal software, standard software and litigation software, including Relativity and Microsoft Office 365
• Knowledge of eDiscovery best practices, procedures and technology
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work well independently while overseeing teams
• Professional demeanor with the ability to interact with individuals at all levels
• Flexible to work outside regular working hours when necessary

To Apply
For more information or to apply, please submit your application to recruitment@dwpv.com or apply through LinkedIn.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Davies is committed to providing a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace for candidates and firm members with disabilities. Please let us know of any accommodations you may require at any time during the recruitment process

• Advise clients and legal teams on eDiscovery strategies
• Prepare project plans, estimates and budgets under legal direction
• Oversee case teams to ensure collaborative eDiscovery efforts
• Manage the end-to-end process of collecting, processing and reviewing data from various sources
• Manage legal hold notices, custodian interviews and collection plans
• Coordinate between the legal team and eDiscovery Analysts
• Utilize litigation support and eDiscovery software (e.g., Relativity)
• Review and respond to correspondence, including internal teams, clients and vendor