Description
Leidos is seeking a eDiscovery Project Manager to work on-site in support of the Civil Rights Division in Washington, DC. The selected individual must be able to work onsite at least 2 day a week in Washington, D.C - this is not a remote position.
Be part of a dynamic team in providing legal and technical services to support the Department of Justice. From emails and instant messages, to electronic devices, and social media systems, we're equipped to meet the challenge of forensically capturing, reviewing, and illuminating the "smoking gun" evidence. Join us and make a difference! In this role, you will gain many intangible skills, such as time and task management, critical thinking and problem solving, the ability to communicate complicated problems in a concise manner, as well as solve complex problems using available tools.
The eDiscovery Project Manager is a senior level position and is responsible for coordinating all technical aspects and assisting with strategic and legal aspects for all assigned projects and matters involving electronic discovery. Responsibilities include:
The Project Manager will 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.Extremely large or active cases may reduce the number of other cases handled by a Project Manager.The Project Manager will have frequent contact with the COR, Government Case Managers, trial attorneys, client agency staff, and sometimes even opposing counsel.Performs an active quality assurance role to ensure high quality work delivered on time.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and at least 8 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.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.Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a Public Trust security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
Law Degree preferred
Please note that the expected salary for this position is around $100,000.
In 2023, Leidos was ranked as one of the "World's Most Ethical Companies" by the Ethisphere Institute for the sixth consecutive year. We were also ranked #2 on the Forbes' list of Best Employers for Veterans and #26 on Careers & The Disabled Magazine's list of Top 50 Employers for the Disabled!
Pay Range:
Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Original Posting Date:
12/11/2023
While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.