Project Manager w/ Ringtail or Legal/Electronic discovery exp.

This Senior Consultant/Project Manager position is a part of our consulting services team which includes Ringtail. Ringtail Legal is a web-based document repository and native file review technology. In the past year Ringtail has been deployed in more than 30 new cases, both client-direct and through a hosted ASP environment, in several organizations including leading Am Law 100 law firms, government agencies and Fortune 100 litigation practice groups.

The Senior Consultant/Project Manager is responsible for all aspects of managing specific client matters, from developing the initial proposal to collection of the final bill. The project manager also provides input for general management, including scheduling, resource allocation, revenue projections and operational process and procedures.

 

PRIMARY DUTIES:

•Work closely with the lead consultant on a matter to ensure that lines of communication between the client and customer are established and maintained during the course of the engagement and that a mutual understanding of the scope of work and related costs exists between both parties.

•Build and foster relationships with client contacts.

•Recognize opportunities during ongoing projects to expand client involvement.

•Define the scope of work to include a list of deliverables and deadlines. Oversee progress of work to ensure delivery of all work product within established timeframes and standards of quality.

•Manage expenditures within budget estimates. Maintain communication with client and project team regarding changes to proposed work and budget modifications.

•Insure inputs to billing system accurately reflect case status, revenue projections and authorized budgets.

•Initiate, review, edit and send out invoices in a timely manner. Follow up in accordance with established procedures to ensure timely payment by client.

•Establish and maintain good working relationships with other offices and departments in the company. Promote uniformity of office procedures and consistent high quality of final work product.

•Travel as required to ensure effective management of case activities. (Minimal notice possible).

 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum 5 years experience in project management, account management, or a related field.

Minimum 2 years of legal/electronic discovery experience or document review environment.

B.S. or a B.A. college degree required.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

•Flexibility – ability to work under tight deadlines, ability to handle multiple tasks through prioritization and time management skills.

•Excellent communication and organizational skills.

•Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office software.

•Demonstrated proficiency in leading people in a team environment.

•Experience with budget development and working with spreadsheets.

•PMP Certification and/or MBA preferred.

•Possession of sufficient credit to facilitate travel if and when required.