Associate Director, eDiscovery Project Management

HKA

. Independently lead eDiscovery matters from scoping and data identification through processing, review, production, and closeout .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $110,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing eDiscovery processes, including Relativity aiR administration, production workflows, and quality control. Proven ability to translate legal requirements into defensible outputs while coordinating with diverse stakeholders and managing multiple projects effectively.

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EDiscovery ManagementRelativity aiR AdministrationClient-Facing ConsultingProduction Workflow ManagementQuality Control Processes

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Hard Skills

EDiscovery LifecycleData IdentificationMetadata ManagementProduction FormatsDefensible SearchesQuality Control DocumentationRisk IdentificationTechnical Issue ExplanationProject PlanningProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Executive PresenceSound JudgmentStrong OrganizationEffective CommunicationTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Relativity aiRRelativityOneTechnology-Assisted ReviewGenerative AIEmail Threading

Certifications & Qualifications

Relativity Certification

Industry Keywords

ESI ProtocolsChain of CustodyConfidentialityPrivilegeProduction Specifications

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently lead eDiscovery matters from scoping and data identification through processing, review, production, and closeout
Configure, administer, and troubleshoot Relativity aiR workspaces, including permissions, searches, analytics, review workflows, exports, productions, and quality-control processes
Respond to attorney and client requests, prioritize competing needs, and maintain continuity for handoffs
Translate legal instructions, ESI protocols, and production requirements into defensible searches, workflows, specifications, and deliverables
Manage production workflows with attention to scope, format, metadata, privilege, confidentiality, and counsel approval before release
Create and maintain project plans, budgets, schedules, trackers, process notes, decision logs, production specifications, and quality-control records
Identify risks, scope changes, data gaps, and potential errors; communicate and escalate material issues appropriately
Lead client calls, clarify requirements, explain technical processes, and provide status updates and recommendations
Coordinate attorneys, clients, analysts, reviewers, technical professionals, and vendors across multiple concurrent matters
Provide direction and quality review to analysts, consultants, and reviewers while supporting less-experienced team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of eDiscovery experience, including independent ownership of complex matters or major workstreams
2+ years of client-facing consulting experience with attorneys, clients, and senior stakeholders
Deep, hands-on Relativity aiR (RelativityOne, RelOne) experience across workspace administration, searches, review workflows, analytics, exports, productions, and troubleshooting
Proven ability to translate counsel instructions into accurate, defensible productions with documented quality control and approval steps
Strong knowledge of the eDiscovery lifecycle, ESI, processing, review, metadata, privilege, production formats, and chain of custody
Executive presence and sound judgment to lead calls, manage expectations, explain technical issues, and escalate risk
Ability to manage multiple fast-moving matters with strong organization, accuracy, and follow-through
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience
Preferred Relativity certification
Experience with advanced review technologies such as generative AI, technology-assisted review, continuous active learning, email threading, near-duplicate detection, or clustering
Experience creating eDiscovery playbooks, templates, or other process improvements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
401(k) plan with company match
20 days of paid time off
Additional company holidays
Wellness time
Performance bonus opportunities
Robust training
Professional development programs
Career advancement programs
Collaborative and inclusive culture