Legal Discovery Project Lead

7 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Consilio Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Legal Discovery Project Lead to join our dynamic in-house legal team. This role is responsible for high-level management, delegation, and execution of day-to-day employment-related discovery, process improvement, and legal operations.

The successful candidate will concurrently manage multiple projects of varying complexity, collaborating with attorneys, paralegals, IT personnel, and other members of counsel and/or the client legal team to ensure the successful completion of eDiscovery matters.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage Projects: Provide end-to-end oversight of multiple, concurrent eDiscovery matters, serving as primary client point of contact; Ensure compliance with the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) during the discovery lifecycle;
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders, including HR, compliance, and IT departments, to support ongoing legal matters;
  • Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements within the legal department, specifically related to the management of discovery, document review, and legal operations;
  • Data Analysis and Reporting: Collect, organize, and interpret data relevant to ongoing legal matters, especially within the context of litigation or settlement;

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree required;
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in the litigation support / legal industry;
  • Strong experience in managing complex discovery processes, motion practice, and employment-related cases;
  • Familiarity with e-discovery tools and platforms, including experience with EDRM and data collection, custodian interviews;
  • Ability to quickly adapt to proprietary software and learn new technical tools and systems quickly;
  • Ability to work overlapping EST hours;
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret and analyze data to inform legal strategy;
  • Strong teamwork, communication (written and oral), client management, and interpersonal skills;
  • Demonstrated ability to manage client expectations, anticipate client needs, and maintain client satisfaction;
  • Attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Consilio's True North Values

  • Excellence: We strive to make every client our advocate.
  • Passion: We DO because we CARE.
  • Collaboration: We win together through teamwork and communication.
  • Agility: We flex, adapt and embrace change.
  • People: We value, respect and invest in our teammates.
  • Vision: We create clarity of purpose and a clear path forward.

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