eDiscovery Project Specialist

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This position may be filled in Los Angeles, Century City, Newport Beach, San Francisco, Portland, or Washington.  

Description:

We are seeking an eDiscovery Project Specialist to join our team. The eDiscovery Project Specialist will be responsible for running eDiscovery projects within the Relativity application, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities in coordination with eDiscovery Services team. The eDiscovery Project Specialist should have working experience with Relativity and other eDiscovery platforms. In this hybrid position, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues both in person and virtually. 

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Assist Project Managers with client requests.
• Responsible for the execution of litigation support projects.
• Oversee full life cycle of projects according to project manager and client parameters.
• Implement recommended practices in line with firm policies and goals in eDiscovery cases.
• Work with the Client Solutions Manager and Project Managers to ensure that legal teams are using appropriate, innovative and cost-effective technologies to manage the discovery process.
• Coordinate data transfer and storage, utilizing firm policies and best practices.
• Track delivery schedules, ensuring proper quality assurance, and manage changes in work scope.
• Participate in post-project analysis to discover workflow inefficiencies and obstacles. 
• Work with eDiscovery Services team to apply quality control processes and improvements to the discovery process.
• Assist with the development and delivery of training to litigation case teams on effective document review protocol utilizing both firm and vendor technology.
• Coordinate and work with H&K Review Center.
• Promote use of litigation technology, practice support services and products within the firm.
• Coordinate electronic and paper document discovery, including processing, scanning, coding, review and productions.
• Ensure expertise in relevant technology; proactively use most current technology to further teamwork, client service, and efficiency.
• Participate in appropriate industry organizations and stay current with developments in litigation technology.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience Required

• 3+ years of professional litigation experience.
• Large law firm experience or strong consulting background preferred.
• RCA preferred but H&K will sponsor RCA certification for qualified candidates.
• Relativity-Certified Administrator preferred but not required. H&K will sponsor RCA certification for qualified candidates.
• Knowledge of and the ability to train on Relativity, WestLaw Case Notebook, Case Map, TimeMap.  Working knowledge of IPRO e-Capture and IPRO.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational and planning skills.
• Collaborative mind-set.
• Experience with Brainspace, NexLP or other analytics tools are a plus.
• Trial presentation experience on Sanction or Trial Director area a plus.

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree.

This position may be filled in Washington or California. The base salary ranges for this position are listed below. These ranges may not be applicable to other locations.  An individual's actual compensation will depend on the individual's qualifications and experience. In addition to the base compensation, Holland & Knight provides bonus opportunities and an exceptional benefits package.

• Washington – $102,000/yr - $153,000/yr
• California – $111,000/yr - $167,000/yr

Benefits: Our goal is to promote a work environment in which individuals have access to the resources they need to be their best both professionally and personally, which includes resources that encourage individuals to focus on their health and well-being.

Below is a list of just some of the benefits we offer: comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners; life and AD&D insurance; short and long term disability insurance; tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs; FSAs for dependent care; health advocacy services; behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members; 401(k); profit sharing; pre-tax transit and parking program; backup dependent care; senior care planning support; resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers; and paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents.

Benefits may vary by position and office.

Holland & Knight is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other factor prohibited by law.

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