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The Technology Project Manager liaises with case teams, clients and the internal eDiscovery team to ensure technical support during all phases of document reviews. This position managers all technical components for assigned eDiscovery cases.

As a Technology Project Manager you will:

• Provide day to day eDiscovery system support to case teams and clients
• Track and document variety of metrics and information related to cases
• Collaborate with staff attorneys to batch documents and facilitate review workflows
• Conduct data searches within the eDiscovery systems
• Analyze eDiscovery technology usage and prepare recommendations to enhance cost efficiencies
• Set up user permissions, accounts, coding layouts, and design database to support large scale document reviews
• Collaborate with vendors regarding outsource projects
• Prepare document productions, ensure they meet format requirements outlined in ESI stipulations, and manage workflow to meet necessary deadlines

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least three (3) years of work experience
• Advanced knowledge of eDiscovery systems
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Strong communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong project management skills including time and task management and documentation
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
• Ability to work flexible and/or fluctuating work hours
• Ability to work independently and under own direction and initiative

We continue to prioritize the health and safety of our McDermott workforce. Consistent with that commitment, in light of the substantial and growing body of evidence that vaccinations remain the most effective protection against the spread of COVID-19, we require that members of our McDermott workforce be fully vaccinated.

At this time we are not asking you to provide any information about your current vaccination status, whether you would seek a medical or religious accommodation to the policy, or for any other medical information. We are only notifying you of the policy if you are interested in moving forward with the application process.

Policy applies to locations where local ordinances do not prevent COVID-19 vaccination mandates.

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Expected Pay Range in New York: $119,500 - $151,900

Please note that quoted salary ranges are not guarantees of what final salary offers may be. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that MWE provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work. Full time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.