Project Managers will generally be responsible for more than one active case at a time; a caseload of six to ten "moderately active, moderately-sized" cases will be typical, with several of the cases possibly in the discovery and/or document review stage, one case in trial, several in the deposition preparation/witness binder stage, etc.
The Project Manager is the Government's primary point of contact for all support for the case
The Project Manager will have frequent contact with the COR, Government Case Managers, trial attorneys, client agency staff, and sometimes even opposing counsel
The Project Manager is responsible for planning and managing all support for the case, including monitoring work flow, progress reporting, identifying and assigning staff, budget development and tracking, coordinating technical/data processing and eDiscovery support, and obtaining other required resources
Performs an active quality assurance role to ensure high quality work delivered on time
Ensures that proper security is maintained overall project materials, in accordance with Department security procedures
Coordinates with other Contractor components to deliver project support
When operating out of a Document Center, the Project Manager's work may be subject to coordination or direction by the Lead Project Manager.
Requirements
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Public Trust clearance prior to start (candidates are not required to be cleared at the time of application)
Authorized to work in the United States
Ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment
At least four years of progressively more responsible supervisory and management experience on major litigation support projects, including proven capabilities and communication skills to successfully interact with clients and attorneys
Demonstrated ability to manage numerous complex and time-critical litigation support activities simultaneously, including technical/data processing and eDiscovery support activities
Requires expert knowledge of litigation support; outstanding writing skills; excellent oral communication skills; and excellent management skills
Must be able to anticipate litigation support needs and develop and execute detailed plans for addressing those needs
Requires knowledge of the Government's data processing environment in which the work is to be performed, including office automation networks, PC-based databases and other applications, and internet and server-based databases and other applications, such as but not limited to Oracle, Relativity or other document review platform, and Trial Director
Familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources required
Should be an expert user of the Government's office and network environment, including but not limited to, word processing, spreadsheet, imaging, and hardware and document review platforms
Undergraduate degree required. Substantial significant experience may in some cases be substituted for degree requirement.