E-Discovery Project Manager

Latham & Watkins

. Manage all aspects of Litigation matters .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced operational skills in managing litigation matters and eDiscovery projects, with a strong focus on client needs, project coordination, and budget oversight. Possesses expert knowledge in electronic discovery best practices, IT systems architecture, and forensics collection methodologies.

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Project Management CertificationEDiscovery Best PracticesForensics Collection MethodologiesIT Systems ArchitectureLitigation Support Experience

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Hard Skills

Litigation ManagementEDiscovery ConsultingData ProcessingDocument Review TechnologiesProject CoordinationBudget ManagementClient Relationship ManagementScope ManagementRequirements DocumentationTimeline Development

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationAdvisory SkillsProblem-SolvingClient Experience Focus

Tools & Technologies

EDiscovery PlatformsDatabase SystemsCloud StorageEmail SystemsTelecommunications SystemsMobile DevicesSocial Media

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPCEDS

Industry Keywords

LitigationElectronic DiscoveryConfidential InformationPrivileged InformationFinancial InformationProject PlansStakeholder CommunicationSecond Requests

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage all aspects of Litigation matters
Act as a trusted advisor and primary liaison with case team members
Own the service delivery relationship
Provide project coordination across multiple teams while ensuring an excellent client experience
Collaborate with eDiscovery Solutions Attorneys to develop and implement best practices for handling clients’ electronically stored information (ESI)
Understand client needs and expectations and ensure requirements are documented, communicated, and incorporated into project plans
Develop comprehensive project plans and timelines for eDiscovery projects
Oversee project budgets and financial considerations, keeping projects within budget
Communicate with stakeholders when scope or issues could impact client costs
Protect and maintain highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and proprietary information

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced operational skills and expertise with legal processes and electronic discovery best practices
Ability to advise case teams on eDiscovery
In-depth knowledge of IT systems architecture, including server systems, email systems, database systems, telecommunications systems, mobile devices, social media, and cloud storage and implications for eDiscovery
Expert level knowledge of forensics collection methodologies, ESI processing, and document review technologies
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent; six (6) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
A certification in project management or eDiscovery practices (e.g. PMP and/or CEDS), preferably
Minimum of six (6) years of experience in electronic discovery consulting, project management, and litigation support, including data processing and document review platforms
Prior experience handling second requests, preferably

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance
Healthcare, life and disability insurance
A generous 401k plan
At least 11 paid holidays per year
PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
Professional development programs
Employee discounts
Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff