Practice Support Project Manager – Internal Matters

Latham & Watkins

. Provide advanced, client-centered project management, consulting, and innovation services for litigation and internal matters .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $140,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expert project management skills with a focus on client-centered services, cross-functional collaboration, and adherence to e-discovery best practices. Proficient in data processing, legal compliance, and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.

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Project ManagementE-Discovery Best PracticesData ProcessingLegal Technology ExperienceConfidential Information Protection

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementData AnalysisDatabase DesignKeyword SearchesForensic PreservationData CollectionRisk AssessmentTask AssignmentQuality ReviewsTrial Preparation

Soft Skills

Client-Centered ConsultingCross-Functional CollaborationOrganizingPlanningEffective Counseling

Industry Keywords

E-Discovery LawData PrivacyInformation GovernanceLegal ProcessForeign Language IssuesEU/US Disclosure LawSensitive Information ManagementProject ExecutionOperational SkillsLegal Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide advanced, client-centered project management, consulting, and innovation services for litigation and internal matters
Drive cross-functional collaboration between Information Governance teams, Office of General Counsel, Data Privacy, case teams, and the Practice Support Center
Own database design, data processing, and production execution to ensure deliverables meet project requirements and best practices
Oversee day-to-day project execution, including project plans, processing and production specifications, task assignment and tracking, risk escalation, and deliverable verification
Engage legal teams to assess project needs and objectives, identify risks or obstacles, and document requirements and key decisions
Own project work product including keyword searches, data analysis, filtering, production, privilege logs, coding, and trial preparation
Develop and maintain data processing and production specifications and conduct quality reviews
Partner with the Information Governance Technical Services team on data collection, data set issues, data handling, automation, and quality improvements
Protect and maintain sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and proprietary information

Requirements

What you’ll need

Expert level project management skills, including organizing, planning, consulting and follow through
Advanced operational skills and knowledge of the legal process and electronic discovery best practices
Comprehensive knowledge of EU/US e-discovery/disclosure law and practice
In-depth understanding of issues arising from foreign languages and character sets
Ability to effectively counsel and advise on forensic preservation, collection, and processing of data in USA, EU and Asian countries, preferably
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; four (4) years of directly relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Minimum of four (4) years of combined Paralegal or Legal Technology experience with Project Management experience
Ability to protect and maintain highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonuses awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance
Healthcare, life and disability insurance
Generous 401k plan
At least 11 paid holidays per year
PTO program accruing 23 days during the first year and growing with tenure
Well-being programs, including 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